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Betsy Layne High School vs. Lawrence County High School

Should you attend Betsy Layne High School or Lawrence County High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Betsy Layne High School
554 Bobcat Blvd
Betsy Layne, KY 41605
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Lawrence County High School
100 Bulldog Ln
Louisa, KY 41230
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 412 students in grades 9-12, Betsy Layne High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Serving 754 students in grades 9-12, Lawrence County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than 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 28% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
412 students
754 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Betsy Layne High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lawrence County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Betsy Layne High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lawrence County High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
55 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Betsy Layne High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lawrence County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Betsy Layne High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Floyd County School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence County High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lawrence County School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#788 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
#748 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Betsy Layne High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lawrence County High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in KY)
35-39%
(Top 50% in KY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Betsy Layne High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Floyd County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lawrence County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lawrence County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
37%
(Bottom 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Betsy Layne High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Floyd County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lawrence County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lawrence County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Betsy Layne High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Floyd County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lawrence County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lawrence County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in KY)
90-94%
(Top 50% in KY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Betsy Layne High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Floyd County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lawrence County High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lawrence County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Betsy Layne High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lawrence County High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
108
202
Grade 10 Students
124
199
Grade 11 Students
100
180
Grade 12 Students
80
171
Ungraded Students
-
2

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Betsy Layne High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Floyd County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lawrence County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lawrence County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Betsy Layne High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Floyd County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lawrence County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lawrence County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Betsy Layne High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Floyd County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lawrence County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lawrence County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
98%
97%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Betsy Layne High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Floyd County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lawrence County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lawrence County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Betsy Layne High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Floyd County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lawrence County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lawrence County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.04
0.06
This chart showcases the diversity score of Betsy Layne High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Floyd County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lawrence County High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lawrence County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
61%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Betsy Layne High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Floyd County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lawrence County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lawrence County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Betsy Layne High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Floyd County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lawrence County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lawrence County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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