Best Schools in Lawrence County, AL
Lawrence County, AL has 17 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 6,049 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Lawrence County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lawrence County, AL
The top high schools in Lawrence County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Winston County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winston County • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 248 Students
2. Colbert County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colbert County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 455 Students
3. Hatton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 543 Students
4. Lawrence County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 613 Students
5. East Lawrence High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 474 Students
6. Lawrence County Developmental
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 17 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lawrence County, AL
The top middle schools in Lawrence County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Double Springs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winston County • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 238 Students
2. Moulton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 509 Students
3. East Lawrence Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 419 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lawrence County, AL
The top elementary schools in Lawrence County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Hope
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 122 Students
2. Moulton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 644 Students
3. Speake
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 180 Students
4. Hatton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 439 Students
5. East Lawrence Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 546 Students
6. Leighton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colbert County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 355 Students
7. Hazlewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 192 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lawrence County, AL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lawrence County, AL has a total population of 33,073 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lawrence County, AL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lawrence County, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lawrence County, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lawrence County, AL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Lawrence County, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lawrence County, AL
How many schools are in Lawrence County, AL?
Lawrence County, AL has 17 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,049 students in total.
How do schools in Lawrence County perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Lawrence County score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Lawrence County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lawrence County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lawrence County
3 places in Lawrence County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Trinity (4)
- Moulton (3)
- Town Creek (3)
School districts (1)
- Lawrence County (12 schools)