Serving 613 students in grades 9-12, Lawrence County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lawrence County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lawrence County High School's student population of 613 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
613 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lawrence County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawrence County High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#981 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
12%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
7%
32%
White
76%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence County High School's ranking?
Lawrence County High School is ranked #981 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Lawrence County High School often compared to?
Lawrence County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hatton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lawrence County High School?
The graduation rate of Lawrence County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Lawrence County High School?
613 students attend Lawrence County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Lawrence County High School students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrence County High School?
Lawrence County High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lawrence County High School offer ?
Lawrence County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lawrence County High School part of?
Lawrence County High School is part of Lawrence County School District.
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