Top 10 Best Lawrence County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 4,679 students in Lawrence County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, PA are Laurel High School, Riverside High School and Union Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Lawrence County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Laurel High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Lawrence County Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laurel High School
Math: 70-74%
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2497 Harlansburg Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-9056
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
Rank: #22.
Riverside High School
Math: 50-54%
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
300 Country Club Dr
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-7512
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
Rank: #33.
Union Area High School
Math: 60-79%
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2106 Camden Ave
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-4501
Grades: 9-12
| 189 students
Rank: #44.
Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School
Math: 40% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3834 Mitchell Rd
New Castle, PA 16105
(724) 658-5513
Grades: 7-12
| 536 students
Rank: #55.
Mohawk Sr. High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
385 Mohawk School Road
Bessemer, PA 16112
(724) 667-7782
Grades: 9-12
| 453 students
Rank: #66.
Wilmington Area High School
Math: 75-79%
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
350 Wood St
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 656-8866
Grades: 9-12
| 343 students
Rank: #77.
Shenango High School
Math: 34% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2550 Ellwood Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-5537
Grades: 7-12
| 489 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Jr. Sr. High School
Math: 32% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Crescent Ave
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 752-1591
Grades: 7-12
| 692 students
Rank: #99.
New Castle Sr. High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 E Lincoln Ave
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 802 students
Rank: #1010.
Lawrence County Ctc
Vocational School
Math: 30-34%
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
750 Phelps Way
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-3583
Grades: 9-12
| 387 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lawrence County, PA

Lawrence County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
815 Cunningham Ave
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4720
Grades: 7-8
| 674 students
420 Fern St
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4815
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1352 Golf Course Rd
Volant, PA 16156
(724) 656-8866
Grades: K-3
| 54 students
Crescent Ave And 4th St
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-3241
Grades: K-6
| 276 students
326 Laurel Blvd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4738
Grades: 1-3
| 266 students
1745 Frew Mill Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-7330
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Orchard And North Streets
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 752-1381
Grades: K-6
| 323 students
Portersville Rd
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-9458
Grades: K-6
| 267 students
320 Wilson Dr.
Pulaski, PA 16143
(724) 656-8866
Grades: K-2
| 66 students
302 Country Club Dr
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-7512
Grades: 4-6
| 356 students
302 Country Club Dr
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-7512
Grades: K-3
| 425 students
831 Harrison St
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4750
Grades: 1-3
| 280 students
Aetna Dr And Sunset
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-5609
Grades: K-6
| 148 students
708 W Washington St
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4753
Grades: 1-3
| 231 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, PA include Laurel High School, Riverside High School and Union Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lawrence County, PA?
10 public high schools are located in Lawrence County, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County, PA?
Lawrence County, PA public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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