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Lawrence County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,689 students in Lawrence County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Lawrence County School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
4,689 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
293 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lawrence County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#103 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.63
% American Indian
7%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
11%
% Black
10%
32%
% White
77%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,107 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,569 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,107
$13,006
Spending / Student
$11,569
$12,220
Best Lawrence County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moulton Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
412 Main St
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 905-2450
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 905-2450
Gr: PK-4 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Mount Hope
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8455 County Road 23
Mount Hope, AL 35651
(256) 905-2470
Mount Hope, AL 35651
(256) 905-2470
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
East Lawrence Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
263 County Road 370
Trinity, AL 35673
(256) 905-2514
Trinity, AL 35673
(256) 905-2514
Gr: PK-4 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Hatton Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6536 County Road 236
Town Creek, AL 35672
(256) 685-4000
Town Creek, AL 35672
(256) 685-4000
Gr: PK-6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Moulton Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
660 College St
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 905-2460
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 905-2460
Gr: 5-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Speake
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7323 Alabama Highway 36
Danville, AL 35619
(256) 974-9201
Danville, AL 35619
(256) 974-9201
Gr: PK-6 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Hatton High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6909 Al Highway 101
Town Creek, AL 35672
(256) 685-4010
Town Creek, AL 35672
(256) 685-4010
Gr: 7-12 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
East Lawrence Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
99 County Road 370
Trinity, AL 35673
(256) 905-2420
Trinity, AL 35673
(256) 905-2420
Gr: 5-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
East Lawrence High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
55 County Road 370
Trinity, AL 35673
(256) 905-2430
Trinity, AL 35673
(256) 905-2430
Gr: 9-12 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1010.
Lawrence County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
102 College St
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 905-2440
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 905-2440
Gr: 9-12 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1111.
Hazlewood Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
334 Hazelwood St
Town Creek, AL 35672
(256) 685-4020
Town Creek, AL 35672
(256) 685-4020
Gr: PK-6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
The Judy Jester Learning Center
Alternative School
371 School Street
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 627-4769
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 627-4769
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lawrence County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
179 College St
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 990-5242
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 990-5242
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lawrence County Developmental
Special Education School
55 County Road 370
Trinity, AL 35673
(256) 905-2430
Trinity, AL 35673
(256) 905-2430
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lawrence County School District?
Lawrence County School District manages 14 public schools serving 4,689 students.
What is the rank of Lawrence County School District?
Lawrence County School District is ranked #100 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County School District?
77% of Lawrence County School District students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lawrence County School District?
Lawrence County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Lawrence County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,569 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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