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Lawrence County

Illinois · Public K-12

6 public schools serving approximately 1,982 students, in a county of 15,031 residents.

Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
1,982
NCES CCD
Median income
$55,324
Below Illinois avg
Free/reduced lunch
56.5%
Above Illinois avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
2
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lawrence County CUD 20
1,054 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
0%
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

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Parkside Elementary SchoolLawrencevilleElementaryPK-05513·
Red Hill Jr/Sr High SchoolBridgeportHigh07-12366·
Bridgeport Grade SchoolBridgeportElementaryPK-03363·
Lawrenceville High SchoolLawrencevilleHigh09-12306·
Parkview Jr High SchoolLawrencevilleMiddle06-08235·
Sumner Attendance CenterSumnerMiddle04-06199·

Frequently asked

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 1,982.
How many high schools are in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County, Illinois has 2 public high schools, along with 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County CUD 20 is the largest school district in Lawrence County, serving approximately 1,054 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 56.5% 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 48.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lawrence County schools?
Across Lawrence County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.9 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Lawrence County?
Lawrence County residents are approximately 84% White, 2% Hispanic, 6% Black, 1% Asian, 8% 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 6,407 housing units, of which roughly 71.8% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data