Best Schools in Lawrence, PA
Lawrence, PA has 8 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 6,322 students. On average they score 75% on state proficiency tests against a projected 71%, so schools in Lawrence exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lawrence, PA
The top high schools in Lawrence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Peters Twp Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Peters Township Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1226 Students
2. Canon-mcmillan Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canon-mcmillan Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1655 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lawrence, PA
The top middle schools in Lawrence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Peters Twp Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Peters Township Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 914 Students
2. Cecil Intrmd Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canon-mcmillan Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 387 Students
3. Canonsburg Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canon-mcmillan Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 777 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lawrence, PA
The top elementary schools in Lawrence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pleasant Valley El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Peters Township Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 472 Students
2. Mcmurray El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Peters Township Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 633 Students
3. Hills-hendersonville El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canon-mcmillan Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 258 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lawrence, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lawrence, PA has a total population of 1,846 with 7% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 100%, and 54% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lawrence, 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, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lawrence, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lawrence, 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, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lawrence, PA
How many schools are in Lawrence, PA?
Lawrence, PA has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 6,322 students in total.
How do schools in Lawrence perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Lawrence score 75% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 71%, so on average schools in Lawrence 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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