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Lawrence County

Illinois · Public K-12

Lawrence County, Illinois hosts 6 public K-12 schools and around 1,964 students, averaging roughly 327 per campus. Lawrence County Cud 20 runs the largest share. By level, that breaks down as 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Lawrence County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,964
-207 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 95%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
1,964
NCES CCD
Median income
$55,324
Below Illinois avg
Free/reduced lunch
62.6%
Above Illinois avg
Elementary
2
842 students
Middle
2
428 students
High
2
694 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lawrence County CUD 20
1,061 students · 2 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
84%
Hispanic
2%
Black
6%
Asian
1%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
93%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
14.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.1%
civilian labor
Median age
41
18.6% under 18

Test scores in Lawrence County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Illinois state average: 51.0%.

See all 5 schools in Lawrence County ranked by score →

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Parkside Elementary SchoolLawrencevilleElementaryPK-05528·
Red Hill Jr/Sr High SchoolBridgeportHigh07-12396·
Bridgeport Grade SchoolBridgeportElementaryPK-03314·
Lawrenceville High SchoolLawrencevilleHigh09-12298·
Parkview Jr High SchoolLawrencevilleMiddle06-08235·
Sumner Attendance CenterSumnerMiddle04-06193·

Cities in Lawrence County

Lawrenceville3 schoolsBridgeport2 schoolsSumner1 school

About Lawrence County

In Illinois, Lawrence County is a small county of about 15,031 residents. 6 public schools across the county enrolls about 1,964 students between them.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $55,324 a year, about 15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 10%. That income level is 21% meaningfully below the Illinois median.

On the school-mix side, Lawrence County spans 2 elementary schools (842 students), 2 middle schools (428), and 2 high schools (694).

The largest single district in Lawrence County is Lawrence County CUD 20, which alone enrolls about 1,061 students.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,964 students, fell 10% from the 2,171 reported in SY 2017-18.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Lawrence County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Lawrence County?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Lawrence County, Illinois, with a combined enrollment of about 1,964.
How many high schools are in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County, Illinois has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 694 students.
How many middle schools are in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County, Illinois has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 428 students.
How many elementary schools are in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County, Illinois has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 842 students.
What is the largest school district in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County CUD 20 is the largest school district in Lawrence County, serving approximately 1,061 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Lawrence County?
Lawrence County, Illinois has a population of approximately 15,031, with a median age of 41. About 18.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Lawrence County?
Median household income in Lawrence County is $55,324, below the Illinois average of $70,291. About 10.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Lawrence County?
Approximately 14.9% 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 62.6% of students in Lawrence County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Illinois county average of 51.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lawrence County schools?
Across Lawrence County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.2 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data