Lawrence County

The schools in Lawrence County, Alabama include 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district, with some standout schools like Moulton Elementary School and Hatton High School consistently outperforming their peers.

The schools in Lawrence County serve a predominantly white student population, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 51% to 86%. This socioeconomic factor appears to correlate with academic performance, as the schools with the highest poverty rates, such as Hazlewood Elementary and East Lawrence Middle School, tend to have the lowest test scores. Interestingly, the smaller elementary schools, like Mount Hope and Speake, generally perform better than their larger counterparts, suggesting that smaller class sizes and more personalized attention may benefit student learning.

Overall, the Lawrence County school district as a whole is ranked 91 out of 137 in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating a need for district-level improvements to support all schools within the system and address the significant disparities in academic performance observed across the county.