For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,568 students in Lawrence County, IN (there are 4 private schools, serving 324 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Lawrence County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Lawrence County, IN are Bedford-north Lawrence High School, Shawswick Elementary School and Parkview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Lawrence County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bedford-north Lawrence High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
595 N Stars Blvd
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-9756
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-9756
Grades: 9-12
| 1,303 students
Rank: #22.
Shawswick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
71 Shawswick School Rd
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-3115
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-3115
Grades: K-6
| 480 students
Rank: #33.
Parkview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2024 W 16th St
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-3301
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-3301
Grades: PK-6
| 513 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2014 'f' St
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-6311
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-6311
Grades: K-6
| 322 students
Rank: #55.
Mitchell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Bishop Blvd
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-3663
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-3663
Grades: 9-12
| 436 students
Rank: #66.
Needmore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
278 Trogdon Lane
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-2192
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-2192
Grades: K-6
| 242 students
Rank: #77.
Oolitic School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
903 Hoosier Ave
Oolitic, IN 47451
(812) 275-3885
Oolitic, IN 47451
(812) 275-3885
Grades: K-8
| 237 students
Rank: #88.
Bedford Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 'n' St
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-9781
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-9781
Grades: 7-8
| 562 students
Rank: #99.
Burris Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1755 Hancock Ave
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-2509
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-2509
Grades: 3-5
| 338 students
Rank: #1010.
Mitchell Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Bishop Blvd
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-3747
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-3747
Grades: 6-8
| 359 students
Rank: #1111.
Lawrence County Independent Schools
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
223 Old Farm Road
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 277-9803
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 277-9803
Grades: K-8
| 243 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hatfield Elementary School
Magnet School
1081 Teke Burton Dr
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-3834
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-3834
Grades: PK-2
| 366 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Lawrence Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
258 Bnl Dr
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-3561
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-3561
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Springville Community Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
126 Brick Street
Springville, IN 47462
(812) 508-6078
Springville, IN 47462
(812) 508-6078
Grades: K-8
| 167 students
Lawrence County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Englewood School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3203 Washington Ave
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-8876
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-8876
Grades: K-11
| 28 students
223 Old Farm Rd
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-2376
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-2376
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
580 Diamond Rd
Heltonville, IN 47436
(812) 834-6632
Heltonville, IN 47436
(812) 834-6632
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
278 Trogdon Lane
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-2192
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-2192
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
903 Hoosier Ave
Oolitic, IN 47451
(812) 275-7551
Oolitic, IN 47451
(812) 275-7551
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1701 Brian Lane Way
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-2333
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-2333
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
71 Shawswick School Rd
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-6121
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-6121
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
126 Brick Street
Springville, IN 47462
(812) 279-1388
Springville, IN 47462
(812) 279-1388
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
420 'w' St
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-4821
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-4821
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lawrence County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Lawrence County, IN include Bedford-north Lawrence High School, Shawswick Elementary School and Parkview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lawrence County?
14 public schools are located in Lawrence County.
What percentage of students in Lawrence County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Lawrence County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Lawrence County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lawrence County include: Bedford Middle School vs. Mitchell Jr High School, Mitchell High School vs. Bedford-north Lawrence High School, Hatfield Elementary School vs. Burris Elementary School
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