Lawrence County High School serves 740 students in grades 9-12.
Lawrence County High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 740 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lawrence County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Lawrence County High School's student population of 740 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
740 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Lawrence County High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Lawrence County High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#357 out of 1230 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
1%
8%

Black
1%
11%

White
97%
74%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%

Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence County High School's ranking?
Lawrence County High School is ranked #357 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lawrence County High School?
The graduation rate of Lawrence County High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lawrence County High School?
740 students attend Lawrence County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Lawrence County High School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrence County High School?
Lawrence County High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lawrence County High School offer ?
Lawrence County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lawrence County High School part of?
Lawrence County High School is part of Lawrence County School District.
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