Serving 1,087 students in grades 9-12, Lawrence Co High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,087 students
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Lawrence Co High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Lawrence County School District, covering approximately 618 square miles around Lawrenceburg, TN. Parents can expect typical drive times of 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 24.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lawrence Co High School's student population of 1,087 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,087 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
63 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Our Mission Schools and Communities Working Together for Student Success
School Rankings
Lawrence Co High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawrence Co High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#788 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Hispanic
7%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence Co High School's ranking?
Lawrence Co High School is ranked #788 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Lawrence Co High School often compared to?
Lawrence Co High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summertown High School, Loretto High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lawrence Co High School?
The graduation rate of Lawrence Co High School is 80%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Lawrence Co High School?
1,087 students attend Lawrence Co High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Lawrence Co High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Lawrence Co High School offer ?
Lawrence Co High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lawrence Co High School part of?
Lawrence Co High School is part of Lawrence County School District.
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