Best Schools in Lawrence County, AR
Lawrence County, AR has 19 public schools (7 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 8,881 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, 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, AR
The top high schools in Lawrence County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hillcrest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillcrest School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 181 Students
2. Walnut Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 462 Students
3. Westside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westside Cons. School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 674 Students
4. Sloan-hendrix High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sloan-hendrix School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 365 Students
5. Hoxie High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoxie School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 366 Students
6. Greene Co. Tech High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene Co. Tech School Dist. • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 798 Students
7. Pocahontas High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocahontas School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 411 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lawrence County, AR
The top middle schools in Lawrence County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Greene Co. Tech Interm. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene Co. Tech School Dist. • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 548 Students
2. Westside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westside Cons. School District • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 391 Students
3. M.d. Williams Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocahontas School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 445 Students
4. Pocahontas Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocahontas School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 503 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lawrence County, AR
The top elementary schools in Lawrence County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hillcrest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillcrest School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 253 Students
2. Greene Cty Tech Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene Co. Tech School Dist. • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 495 Students
3. Westside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westside Cons. School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 759 Students
4. Sloan-hendrix Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sloan-hendrix School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 440 Students
5. Alma Spikes Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocahontas School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 645 Students
6. Hoxie Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoxie School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 502 Students
7. Imboden Area Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Imboden Charter School District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 63 Students
8. Walnut Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 580 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lawrence County, AR
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lawrence County, AR has a total population of 16,216 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lawrence County, AR
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, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lawrence County, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lawrence County, AR.
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, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lawrence County, AR
How many schools are in Lawrence County, AR?
Lawrence County, AR has 19 public schools: 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 8,881 students in total.
How do schools in Lawrence County perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Lawrence County score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, 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: 31%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lawrence County
5 places in Lawrence County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Imboden (3)
- Hoxie (2)
- Walnut Ridge (2)
- Lynn (1)
- Strawberry (1)