Top Rankings
Lawrence County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,446 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 Kentucky.
Public Schools in Lawrence County School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
2,446 Students
653,779 Students
# Teachers
179 Teachers
43,425 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Lawrence County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#100 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
22%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.44
# American Indian Students
2 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
14 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
2,372 Students
483,034 Students
% White Students
97%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
112
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
167
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
161
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
174
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
150
47,138
# Students in 4th Grade:
163
43,531
# Students in 5th Grade:
172
47,161
# Students in 6th Grade:
200
47,803
# Students in 7th Grade:
206
50,309
# Students in 8th Grade:
201
51,319
# Students in 9th Grade:
231
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
214
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
151
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
142
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
2
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,155 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,885 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,155
$14,317
Spending / Student
$12,885
$14,055
Best Lawrence County School District Public Schools (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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lawrence County School District?
Lawrence County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,446 students.
What is the rank of Lawrence County School District?
Lawrence County School District is ranked #105 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County School District?
97% of Lawrence County School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lawrence County School District?
Lawrence County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Lawrence County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,885 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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