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Lawrence County

Arkansas · Public K-12

Lawrence County's public schools total 9 across the county, with enrollment of about 3,293 and Lawrence County School District the largest single district. By level, that breaks down as 5 elementary and 4 high schools.

7-year change in Lawrence County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,293
+130 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
9
-1 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 94%
% Hispanic
3%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
9
5 districts
Enrollment
3,293
NCES CCD
Median income
$44,882
Below Arkansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
74.2%
Below Arkansas avg
Elementary
5
1,919 students
Middle
0
schools
High
4
1,374 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
LAWRENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
1,067 students · 5 districts 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
White
92%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
92%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
14.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.8%
civilian labor
Median age
40
22.3% under 18

Test scores in Lawrence County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. Arkansas state average: 33.9%.

See all 8 schools in Lawrence County ranked by score →

All schools (9)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
WALNUT RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWalnut RidgeElementaryPK-06630·
HOXIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHoxieElementaryPK-06500·
SLOAN-HENDRIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOLImbodenElementaryPK-06456·
WALNUT RIDGE HIGH SCHOOLWalnut RidgeHigh07-12437·
SLOAN-HENDRIX HIGH SCHOOLImbodenHigh07-12398·
HOXIE HIGH SCHOOLHoxieHigh07-12360·
HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStrawberryElementaryPK-06263·
HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOLStrawberryHigh07-12179·
IMBODEN AREA CHARTER SCHOOLImbodenElementaryKG-0870·

Cities in Lawrence County

Imboden3 schoolsHoxie2 schoolsStrawberry2 schoolsWalnut Ridge2 schools

About Lawrence County

Lawrence County is a small county of about 16,238 residents in Arkansas. Its public-school system instructs approximately 3,293 students across 9 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $44,882, 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 15%. That income level is 14% meaningfully below the Arkansas median.

In terms of grade levels, Lawrence County is made up of 5 elementary schools (1,919 students), and 4 high schools (1,374).

LAWRENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,067 students across Lawrence County.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment rose 4%: 3,163 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,293 in SY 2024-25. Lawrence County now counts 9 public schools, down from 10 in SY 2017-18.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Lawrence County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Lawrence County?
There are 9 public K-12 schools in Lawrence County, Arkansas, with a combined enrollment of about 3,293.
How many high schools are in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County, Arkansas has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 1,374 students.
How many elementary schools are in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County, Arkansas has 5 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,919 students.
What is the largest school district in Lawrence County?
LAWRENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Lawrence County, serving approximately 1,067 students. The county contains 5 school districts overall.
What is the population of Lawrence County?
Lawrence County, Arkansas has a population of approximately 16,238, with a median age of 40. About 22.3% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Lawrence County?
Median household income in Lawrence County is $44,882, below the Arkansas average of $52,446. About 14.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Lawrence County?
Approximately 14.5% of adults 25 and older in Lawrence County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Lawrence County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 74.2% of students in Lawrence County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Arkansas county average of 76.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lawrence County schools?
Across Lawrence County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Lawrence County?
Lawrence County residents are approximately 92% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.

Lawrence County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data