For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,446 students in Lawrence County, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 45 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Lawrence County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Lawrence County, KY are Louisa Middle School, Louisa East Elementary School and Fallsburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lawrence County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Louisa Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9 Bulldog Lane
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 638-4090
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 638-4090
Grades: 6-8
| 480 students
Rank: #22.
Louisa East Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
235 Powhatan St
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 638-4574
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 638-4574
Grades: 2-5
| 492 students
Rank: #33.
Fallsburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6869 N Hwy 3
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 826-2351
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 826-2351
Grades: PK-8
| 229 students
Rank: #44.
Lawrence County High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bulldog Ln
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 638-9676
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 638-9676
Grades: 9-12
| 740 students
Rank: #55.
Blaine Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Highway 2562
Blaine, KY 41124
(606) 826-3624
Blaine, KY 41124
(606) 826-3624
Grades: PK-8
| 175 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 Boone St
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 638-4726
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 638-4726
Grades: PK-1
| 330 students
Lawrence County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Boone St
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 638-0661
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 638-0661
Grades: PK
| 85 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lawrence County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Lawrence County, KY include Louisa Middle School, Louisa East Elementary School and Fallsburg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lawrence County, KY?
6 public schools are located in Lawrence County, KY.
What percentage of students in Lawrence County, KY go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Lawrence County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County, KY?
Lawrence County, KY public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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