Best Schools in Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County, OH has 28 public schools (10 high, 6 middle, 10 elementary) serving 10,647 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Lawrence County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lawrence County, OH
The top high schools in Lawrence County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ironton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ironton City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 425 Students
2. Oak Hill Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oak Hill Union Local • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 537 Students
3. Fairland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairland Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 391 Students
4. Dawson-bryant High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dawson-bryant Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 311 Students
5. Chesapeake High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesapeake Union Exempted Village • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 310 Students
6. Rock Hill Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rock Hill Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 321 Students
7. South Point High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Point Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 350 Students
8. Symmes Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Symmes Valley Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 169 Students
9. Lawrence County
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 633 Students
10. Tri-state Stem+m Early College High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-state Stem+m Early College High School • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 74 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lawrence County, OH
The top middle schools in Lawrence County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairland Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 342 Students
2. Dawson-bryant Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dawson-bryant Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 262 Students
3. Chesapeake Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesapeake Union Exempted Village • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 385 Students
4. Ironton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ironton City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 302 Students
5. Rock Hill Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rock Hill Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 296 Students
6. South Point Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Point Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 330 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lawrence County, OH
The top elementary schools in Lawrence County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chesapeake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesapeake Union Exempted Village • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 488 Students
2. Dawson-bryant Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dawson-bryant Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 576 Students
3. Fairland West Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairland Local • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 346 Students
4. Oak Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oak Hill Union Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 603 Students
5. South Point Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Point Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 363 Students
6. Burlington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Point Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 323 Students
7. St Lawrence School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Lawrence School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 125 Students
8. Rock Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rock Hill Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 723 Students
9. Ironton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ironton City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 659 Students
10. Fairland East Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairland Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 346 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lawrence County, OH
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lawrence County, OH has a total population of 58,240 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lawrence County, OH
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, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lawrence County, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lawrence County, OH.
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, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lawrence County, OH
How many schools are in Lawrence County, OH?
Lawrence County, OH has 28 public schools: 10 high schools, 6 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 10,647 students in total.
How do schools in Lawrence County perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in Lawrence County score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Lawrence County greatly exceed 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: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lawrence County
6 places in Lawrence County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Ironton (7)
- South Point (5)
- Chesapeake (4)
- Proctorville (4)
- Coal Grove (2)
- Willow Wood (2)
School districts (6)
- Fairland Local (4 schools)
- South Point Local (4 schools)
- Chesapeake Union Exempted Village (3 schools)
- Dawson-Bryant Local (3 schools)
- Ironton City School District (3 schools)
- Rock Hill Local (3 schools)