Best Schools in Lawrence, IN
Lawrence, IN has 29 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 19 elementary) serving 22,883 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Lawrence don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lawrence, IN
The top high schools in Lawrence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lawrence North High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd Lawrence Township • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2861 Students
2. Hoosier College And Career Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoosier College And Career Academy • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 740 Students
3. Lawrence Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd Lawrence Township • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2317 Students
4. Shortridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indianapolis Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1089 Students
5. Arsenal Technical High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indianapolis Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2366 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lawrence, IN
The top middle schools in Lawrence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fall Creek Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd Lawrence Township • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1351 Students
2. Belzer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd Lawrence Township • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1183 Students
3. Arlington Community Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indianapolis Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 259 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lawrence, IN
The top elementary schools in Lawrence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Simon The Apostle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Simon The Apostle School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 608 Students
2. Forest Glen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd Lawrence Township • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 880 Students
3. Amy Beverland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd Lawrence Township • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 810 Students
4. The Nature School Of Central Indiana
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
The Nature School Of Central Indiana • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 142 Students
5. Crestview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd Lawrence Township • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 611 Students
6. Oaklandon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd Lawrence Township • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 483 Students
7. Skiles Test Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd Lawrence Township • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 535 Students
8. Sunnyside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd Lawrence Township • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 705 Students
9. Indian Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd Lawrence Township • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 707 Students
10. Harrison Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd Lawrence Township • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 723 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lawrence, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lawrence, IN has a total population of 50,360 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lawrence, 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, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lawrence, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lawrence, 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, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lawrence, IN
How many schools are in Lawrence, IN?
Lawrence, IN has 29 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 22,883 students in total.
How do schools in Lawrence perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in Lawrence score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Lawrence don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lawrence?
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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