Serving 362 students in grades 9-12, Lawson High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Lawson High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Lawson, MO, encompassing approximately 96.9 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lawson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lawson High School's student population of 362 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
362 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Home of the Cardinals
School Rankings
Lawson High School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawson High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#17 out of 2076 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.9%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Cardinal Red and White
School Mascot
Cardinals
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawson High School's ranking?
Lawson High School is ranked #17 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Lawson High School often compared to?
Lawson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orrick High School, Hardin-central High School, Richmond High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lawson High School?
The graduation rate of Lawson High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Lawson High School?
362 students attend Lawson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Lawson High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lawson High School?
Lawson High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lawson High School offer ?
Lawson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lawson High School part of?
Lawson High School is part of Lawson R-XIV School District.
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