Summary:
The schools in Lawrence County, Kentucky serve a diverse population of students from 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While some schools like Fallsburg Elementary and Louisa East Elementary consistently perform well, others like Blaine Elementary struggle, indicating significant variation in school quality across the district.
Proficiency rates in math and science tend to lag behind reading and writing across the schools, suggesting an area for improvement. The district also faces challenges with high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantage among the student population. Interestingly, the smaller, more rural schools like Fallsburg and Blaine spend significantly more per student than the larger, more urban schools, potentially due to economies of scale or the need for additional services in remote areas.
Lawrence County High School maintains a respectable 3-star rating and a high 4-year graduation rate of 95.6%, while the elementary schools show a mix of performance, with Fallsburg and Louisa East standing out as top performers in the county. By focusing on the strengths of the higher-performing schools and addressing common challenges, the district may be able to raise the bar for all its institutions and provide a more equitable education for students in Lawrence County.
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