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Lawrence County

Arkansas · Public K-12

9 public schools serving approximately 3,212 students, in a county of 16,238 residents.

Schools
9
5 districts
Enrollment
3,212
NCES CCD
Median income
$44,882
Below Arkansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
70.9%
Below Arkansas avg
Elementary
5
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
4
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
LAWRENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
1,042 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
93%
Hispanic
0%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
1%
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

All schools (9)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
WALNUT RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWalnut RidgeElementaryPK-06580·
HOXIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHoxieElementaryPK-06502·
WALNUT RIDGE HIGH SCHOOLWalnut RidgeHigh07-12462·
SLOAN-HENDRIX ELEM. SCHOOLImbodenElementaryPK-06440·
HOXIE HIGH SCHOOLHoxieHigh07-12366·
SLOAN-HENDRIX HIGH SCHOOLImbodenHigh07-12365·
HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLynnElementaryPK-06253·
HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOLStrawberryHigh07-12181·
IMBODEN AREA CHARTER SCHOOLImbodenElementaryKG-0863·

Frequently asked

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 3,212.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Lawrence County?
The county's public school system includes 5 elementary, 4 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Lawrence County?
LAWRENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Lawrence County, serving approximately 1,042 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 70.9% 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 72.3%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lawrence County schools?
Across Lawrence County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.7 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.
What share of housing in Lawrence County is owner-occupied?
Lawrence County has about 7,644 housing units, of which roughly 66.6% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data