Best Schools in Lawrence, NC
Lawrence, NC has 8 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,687 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in Lawrence greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lawrence, NC
The top high schools in Lawrence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Halifax County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 196 Students
2. North Edgecombe High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 229 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lawrence, NC
The top middle schools in Lawrence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Phillips Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 129 Students
2. W A Pattillo Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 303 Students
3. Enfield Middle S.t.e.a.m. Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Halifax County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 210 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lawrence, NC
The top elementary schools in Lawrence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Scotland Neck Elementary Leadership Acad
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Halifax County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 149 Students
2. Princeville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 219 Students
3. Coker-wimberly Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 252 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lawrence, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lawrence, NC has a total population of 394 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lawrence, NC
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, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lawrence, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lawrence, NC.
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, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lawrence, NC
How many schools are in Lawrence, NC?
Lawrence, NC has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,687 students in total.
How do schools in Lawrence perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Lawrence score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in Lawrence greatly exceed 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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