Best Lawrence County Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,953 students in Lawrence County, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lawrence County, AL are Moulton Elementary School, Mount Hope and Hatton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 50% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Lawrence County (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moulton Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
412 Main St
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 905-2450
Gr: PK-4 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Mount Hope
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8455 County Road 23
Mount Hope, AL 35651
(256) 905-2470
Gr: PK-6 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Hatton Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6536 County Road 236
Town Creek, AL 35672
(256) 685-4000
Gr: PK-6 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Moulton Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
660 College St
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 905-2460
Gr: 5-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Hazlewood Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
334 Hazelwood St
Town Creek, AL 35672
(256) 685-4020
Gr: PK-6 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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Lawrence County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 819
Town Creek, AL 35672
(256) 685-4030
Gr: 7-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
12905 Jesse Jackson Pkwy
Courtland, AL 35618
(256) 637-3010
Gr: 7-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
349 Madison Street
Courtland, AL 35618
(256) 637-2199
Gr: 6-12
17101 County Road 400
Hillsboro, AL 35643
(256) 637-3009
Gr: 7-12
349 Madison St
Courtland, AL 35618
(256) 637-2199
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lawrence County, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lawrence County, AL include Moulton Elementary School, Mount Hope and Hatton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lawrence County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Black).

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