For the 2024-25 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 9,297 students in Lawrence County, OH (there are 3 private schools, serving 328 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Lawrence County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Lawrence County, OH are Chesapeake Elementary School, Fairland West Elementary School and Dawson-bryant Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lawrence County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chesapeake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11359 County Road 1
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-3448
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-3448
Grades: PK-4
| 488 students
Rank: #22.
Fairland West Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 Township Road 1125
Proctorville, OH 45669
(740) 886-3150
Proctorville, OH 45669
(740) 886-3150
Grades: 3-5
| 346 students
Rank: #33.
Dawson-bryant Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4503 State Route 243
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6898
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6898
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #44.
Fairland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7875 County Road 107
Proctorville, OH 45669
(740) 886-3200
Proctorville, OH 45669
(740) 886-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 342 students
Rank: #55.
Ironton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
302 Delaware St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-2209
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-2209
Grades: PK-5
| 659 students
Rank: #66.
South Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Park Ave
South Point, OH 45680
(740) 377-2756
South Point, OH 45680
(740) 377-2756
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #77.
Tri-state Stem+m Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
702 Solida Rd
South Point, OH 45680
(877) 644-6338
South Point, OH 45680
(877) 644-6338
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #88.
Symmes Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14860 State Route 141
Willow Wood, OH 45696
(740) 643-0022
Willow Wood, OH 45696
(740) 643-0022
Grades: PK-9
| 572 students
Rank: #99.
Rock Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2676 County Road 26
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-7016
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-7016
Grades: PK-5
| 723 students
Rank: #1010.
Burlington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8781 County Road 1
South Point, OH 45680
(740) 894-4230
South Point, OH 45680
(740) 894-4230
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #1111.
Dawson-bryant High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Hornet Ln
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6345
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6345
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
Rank: #1212.
Chesapeake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10335 County Road 1
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-3972
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-3972
Grades: 5-8
| 385 students
Rank: #1313.
Ironton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 Delaware St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3347
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3347
Grades: 6-8
| 302 students
Rank: #1414.
Fairland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
812 County Road 411
Proctorville, OH 45669
(740) 886-3250
Proctorville, OH 45669
(740) 886-3250
Grades: 9-12
| 391 students
Rank: #1515.
Dawson-bryant Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Hornet Ln
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-1664
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-1664
Grades: 6-8
| 262 students
Rank: #1616.
South Point High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
983 County Road 60
South Point, OH 45680
(740) 377-4323
South Point, OH 45680
(740) 377-4323
Grades: 9-12
| 350 students
Rank: #1717.
Symmes Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14778 State Route 141
Willow Wood, OH 45696
(740) 643-2371
Willow Wood, OH 45696
(740) 643-2371
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
Rank: #1818.
Rock Hill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2171 County Road 26
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-7026
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-7026
Grades: 6-8
| 296 students
Rank: #1919.
South Point Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
983 County Road 60
South Point, OH 45680
(740) 377-4343
South Point, OH 45680
(740) 377-4343
Grades: 6-8
| 330 students
Rank: #2020.
Chesapeake High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10181 County Road 1
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-5958
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-5958
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
Rank: #2121.
Ironton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1701 S 7th St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3911
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3911
Grades: 9-12
| 425 students
Rank: #2222.
Rock Hill Sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2415 County Road 26
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-7012
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-7012
Grades: 9-12
| 321 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fairland East Elementary School
Magnet School
10732 County Road 107
Proctorville, OH 45669
(740) 886-3120
Proctorville, OH 45669
(740) 886-3120
Grades: PK-2
| 346 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lawrence County
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
11627 State Route 243
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-6641
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-6641
Grades: 6-12
| 633 students
Lawrence County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11627 State Route 243
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(877) 644-6338
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(877) 644-6338
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
305 N 7th St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-2905
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-2905
Grades: PK
| n/a students
315 S 6th St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3988
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3988
Grades: 1-3
| 150 students
Lawrence County Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
11627 State Route 243
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-6641
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-6641
Grades: 7-12
| 60 students
2325b County Rd 26 Unit B
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-2012
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-2012
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1203 N 3rd St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6045
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6045
Grades: PK-K
| 171 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lawrence County, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Lawrence County, OH include Chesapeake Elementary School, Fairland West Elementary School and Dawson-bryant Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lawrence County?
24 public schools are located in Lawrence County.
What percentage of students in Lawrence County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Lawrence County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Lawrence County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lawrence County include: Chesapeake High School vs. Fairland High School, Symmes Valley High School vs. Fairland High School, Fairland East Elementary School vs. Chesapeake Elementary School
Recent Articles
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
