For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,067 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 Arkansas.
Public Schools in Lawrence County School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
1,067 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lawrence County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 256 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#165 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
88%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.5%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
19%
% White
87%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,481 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,223 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$13 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$12,481
$14,739
Showing 2010–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$12,223
$14,969
Showing 2010–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Best Lawrence County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walnut Ridge High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
508 E Free
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-6623
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-6623
Gr: 7-12 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Walnut Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
508 E Free
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-3482
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-3482
Gr: PK-6 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lawrence County School District?
Lawrence County School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,067 students.
What is the rank of Lawrence County School District?
Lawrence County School District is ranked #164 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County School District?
87% of Lawrence County School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lawrence County School District?
Lawrence County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Lawrence County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,223 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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