Best Schools in Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County, IN has 16 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 10 elementary) serving 5,833 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Lawrence County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lawrence County, IN
The top high schools in Lawrence County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bedford-north Lawrence High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Lawrence Com Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1303 Students
2. Mitchell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mitchell Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 436 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lawrence County, IN
The top middle schools in Lawrence County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bedford Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Lawrence Com Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 562 Students
2. Mitchell Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mitchell Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 359 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lawrence County, IN
The top elementary schools in Lawrence County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Parkview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Lawrence Com Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 513 Students
2. Springville Community Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springville Community Academy • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 167 Students
3. Needmore Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Lawrence Com Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 242 Students
4. Burris Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mitchell Community Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 338 Students
5. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Lawrence Com Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 322 Students
6. Shawswick Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Lawrence Com Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 480 Students
7. Oolitic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Lawrence Com Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 237 Students
8. Lawrence County Independent Schools
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County Independent Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 243 Students
9. Hatfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mitchell Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 366 Students
10. St Vincent De Paul School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Vincent De Paul School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 180 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lawrence County, IN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lawrence County, IN has a total population of 45,011 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lawrence County, IN
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, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lawrence County, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lawrence County, IN.
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, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lawrence County, IN
How many schools are in Lawrence County, IN?
Lawrence County, IN has 16 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 5,833 students in total.
How do schools in Lawrence County perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Lawrence County score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Lawrence County 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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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)
School districts (2)
- North Lawrence Com Schools (7 schools)
- Mitchell Community Schools (4 schools)