Total enrollment
4,676
+110 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
Lawrence County
Alabama · Public K-12
Across all districts in Lawrence County, public schools number 14 and enroll approximately 4,676 K-12 students (6 elementary, 2 middle, and 6 high).
4-year change in Lawrence County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Lawrence County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Alabama | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 34.1% | #48 of 64 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 4,676 | #35 of 65 | #1,400 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 12 | #37 of 65 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.0:1 | #29 of 65 | #2,290 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 56.7% | #35 of 65 | #1,263 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 40.1% | #48 of 64 | #1,478 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Lawrence County school rankings
Residents
33,276
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
14
1 districts
Enrollment
4,676
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$66,071
Above Alabama avg
Free/reduced lunch
56.7%
Below Alabama avg
Elementary
6
2,211 students
Middle
2
914 students
High
6
1,551 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lawrence County Public Schools
4,676 students · 1 district in Lawrence County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Lawrence County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
15.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.0%
civilian labor
Median age
42
21.8% under 18
Test scores in Lawrence County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 11 schools ranked. Alabama state average: 53.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Speake· 67.9%
- Moulton Elementary School· 67.5%
- Mount Hope· 65.5%
- Hatton Elementary School· 60.4%
- East Lawrence Elementary School· 52.9%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- East Lawrence High School· 7.2%
- Lawrence County High School· 14.9%
- Hatton High School· 27.6%
- Hazlewood Elementary School· 43.6%
- East Lawrence Middle School· 45.9%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moulton Elementary School | Moulton | Elementary | PK-04 | 695 | · |
| Lawrence County High School | Moulton | High | 09-12 | 586 | · |
| East Lawrence Elementary School | Trinity | Elementary | PK-04 | 576 | · |
| Hatton High School | Town Creek | High | 07-12 | 536 | · |
| Moulton Middle School | Moulton | Middle | 05-08 | 505 | · |
| Hatton Elementary School | Town Creek | Elementary | PK-06 | 424 | · |
| East Lawrence Middle School | Trinity | Middle | 05-08 | 409 | · |
| East Lawrence High School | Trinity | High | 09-12 | 408 | · |
| Hazlewood Elementary School | Town Creek | Elementary | PK-06 | 221 | · |
| Speake | Danville | Elementary | PK-06 | 178 | · |
| Mount Hope | Mt Hope | Elementary | PK-06 | 117 | · |
| Lawrence County Developmental | Trinity | High | 09-12 | 21 | · |
| Lawrence County Career Technical Center | Moulton | High | 10-12 | · | · |
| The Judy Jester Learning Center | Moulton | High | 07-12 | · | · |
Cities in Lawrence County
About Lawrence County
Lawrence County is a sparse Alabama county of about 33,276 residents, home to 14 public schools and roughly 4,676 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $66,071, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 10%. That income level is 19% meaningfully above the Alabama median.
For a sense of the school types, Lawrence County is built around 6 elementary schools (2,211 students), 2 middle schools (914), and 6 high schools (1,551).
Lawrence County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 4,676 students on its own.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Lawrence County has held roughly steady since SY 2020-21, moving from about 4,566 students to 4,676.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Lawrence County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data