For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,677 students in Lawrence County, IN (there are 4 private schools, serving 303 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Lawrence County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Lawrence County, IN are Bedford-north Lawrence High School, Mitchell High School and Shawswick Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Lawrence County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bedford-north Lawrence High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
595 N Stars Blvd
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-9756
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-9756
Grades: 9-12
| 1,397 students
Rank: #22.
Mitchell High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Bishop Blvd
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-3663
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-3663
Grades: 9-12
| 453 students
Rank: #33.
Shawswick Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
71 Shawswick School Rd
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-3115
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-3115
Grades: K-6
| 457 students
Rank: #44.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2024 W 16th St
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-3301
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-3301
Grades: K-6
| 502 students
Rank: #55.
Needmore Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
278 Trogdon Lane
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-2192
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-2192
Grades: K-6
| 263 students
Rank: #66.
Oolitic School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
903 Hoosier Ave
Oolitic, IN 47451
(812) 275-3885
Oolitic, IN 47451
(812) 275-3885
Grades: K-8
| 479 students
Rank: #77.
Burris Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1755 Hancock Ave
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-2509
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-2509
Grades: 3-5
| 334 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2014 'f' St
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-6311
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-6311
Grades: K-6
| 342 students
Rank: #99.
Bedford Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 'n' St
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-9781
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-9781
Grades: 7-8
| 446 students
Rank: #1010.
Mitchell Jr High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Bishop Blvd
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-3747
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-3747
Grades: 6-8
| 359 students
Rank: n/an/a
1081 Teke Burton Dr
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-3834
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-3834
Grades: PK-2
| 344 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lawrence County Independent Schools
Charter School
223 Old Farm Road
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 277-9803
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 277-9803
Grades: K-8
| 301 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Lawrence Career Center
Vocational School
258 Bnl Dr
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-3561
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-3561
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Lawrence County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Englewood School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
3203 Washington Ave
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-8876
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-8876
Grades: K-11
| 28 students
223 Old Farm Rd
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-2376
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-2376
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
580 Diamond Rd
Heltonville, IN 47436
(812) 834-6632
Heltonville, IN 47436
(812) 834-6632
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
278 Trogdon Lane
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-2192
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-2192
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
903 Hoosier Ave
Oolitic, IN 47451
(812) 275-7551
Oolitic, IN 47451
(812) 275-7551
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1701 Brian Lane Way
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-2333
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-2333
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
71 Shawswick School Rd
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-6121
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-6121
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
126 Brick Street
Springville, IN 47462
(812) 279-1388
Springville, IN 47462
(812) 279-1388
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
420 'w' St
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-4821
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-4821
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lawrence County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Lawrence County, IN include Bedford-north Lawrence High School, Mitchell High School and Shawswick Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lawrence County, IN?
13 public schools are located in Lawrence County, IN.
What percentage of students in Lawrence County, IN go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Lawrence County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County, IN?
Lawrence County, IN public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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