Best Schools in Lawrence County, PA
Lawrence County, PA has 34 public schools (10 high, 8 middle, 14 elementary) serving 14,231 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, 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, PA
The top high schools in Lawrence County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Laurel Hs
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Projected Test Scores
Laurel Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 328 Students
2. Neshannock Jshs
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Neshannock Township Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 537 Students
3. Mohawk Shs
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Mohawk Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 441 Students
4. Union Area Hs
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Union Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 194 Students
5. Blackhawk Hs
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Blackhawk Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 762 Students
6. Shenango Hs
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Shenango Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 468 Students
7. Wilmington Area Hs
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Wilmington Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 310 Students
8. Lincoln Jshs
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Ellwood City Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 672 Students
9. New Castle Shs
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New Castle Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 771 Students
10. Lawrence County Ctc
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Lawrence County Ctc • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 378 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lawrence County, PA
The top middle schools in Lawrence County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Slippery Rock Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Slippery Rock Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 460 Students
2. Laurel Ms
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Laurel Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 161 Students
3. Mohawk Jhs
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Mohawk Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 346 Students
4. Hartman Intrmd Sch
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Ellwood City Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 263 Students
5. Highland Ms
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Blackhawk Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 700 Students
6. Wilmington Area Ms
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Wilmington Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 323 Students
7. Union Area Ms
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Union Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 175 Students
8. New Castle Jhs
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New Castle Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 706 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lawrence County, PA
The top elementary schools in Lawrence County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Laurel El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 496 Students
2. Blackhawk Intermediate Sch
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Blackhawk Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 708 Students
3. Neshannock Memorial El Sch
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Neshannock Township Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 663 Students
4. Mohawk El Sch
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Mohawk Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 670 Students
5. Shenango El Sch
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Shenango Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 528 Students
6. Wilmington Area El Sch
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Wilmington Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 350 Students
7. Union Memorial El Sch
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Union Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 338 Students
8. Perry Lower Intrmd Sch
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Ellwood City Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 232 Students
9. Washington Intrmd Sch
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New Castle Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 714 Students
10. Fayette School
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Fayette School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 29 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lawrence County, PA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lawrence County, PA has a total population of 86,070 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lawrence County, PA
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, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lawrence County, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lawrence County, PA.
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, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lawrence County, PA
How many schools are in Lawrence County, PA?
Lawrence County, PA has 34 public schools: 10 high schools, 8 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 14,231 students in total.
How do schools in Lawrence County perform on state tests?
On average, 34 schools in Lawrence County score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, 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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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 43%
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 58%
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- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 49%
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- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 48%
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets 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)
- New Castle (18)
- Ellwood City (4)
- New Wilmington (3)
School districts (6)
- Ellwood City Area SD (4 schools)
- New Castle Area SD (4 schools)
- Laurel SD (3 schools)
- Mohawk Area SD (3 schools)
- Union Area SD (3 schools)
- Wilmington Area SD (3 schools)