For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,893 students in Lawrence, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Lawrence, KS are Lawrence Virtual School, Lawrence Free State High School and Lawrence High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Lawrence have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public high schools.
Lawrence, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lawrence Free State High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lawrence, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawrence Virtual School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 Mcdonald Drive
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5620
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5620
Gr: K-12 | 626 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Lawrence Free State High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4700 Overland Drive
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-6050
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-6050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,768 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Lawrence High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Louisiana St
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5050
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,499 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Lawrence, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2704 Louisiana St
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5600
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5600
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
1430 Haskell Avenue
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5680
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5680
Gr: K-6 | 183 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
1605 Davis Rd
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5760
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5760
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
1104 E 1000 Road
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-5620
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-5620
Gr: 9-12 | 320 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
810 W 6 Street
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5800
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5800
Gr: K-5 | 212 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
601 North Iowa St
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5840
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5840
Gr: K-6 | 110 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
1104 East 1000 Rd
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-5900
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-5900
Gr: K-6 | 194 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lawrence, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Lawrence, KS include Lawrence Virtual School, Lawrence Free State High School and Lawrence High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lawrence?
3 public high schools are located in Lawrence.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence?
Lawrence public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Lawrence are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lawrence include: Lawrence High School vs. Lawrence Free State High School, Lawrence Free State High School vs. Lawrence High School
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