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Lawrence County

Indiana · Public K-12

Public education in Lawrence County reaches 5,502 students across 15 schools. North Lawrence Com Schools is the largest district at 3,568 students. By level, that breaks down as 10 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.

7-year change in Lawrence County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,502
-1,007 (-15%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
13
-5 (-28%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 93%
% Hispanic
3%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
45,102
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
15
4 districts
Enrollment
5,502
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$66,468
Below Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
60.4%
Above Indiana avg
Elementary
10
2,956 students
Middle
2
854 students
High
3
1,692 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
North Lawrence Com Schools
3,568 students · 4 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
94%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
92%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
20.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.5%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.2% under 18

Test scores in Lawrence County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 10 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.

See all 10 schools in Lawrence County ranked by score →

All schools (15)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Bedford-North Lawrence High SchoolBedfordHigh09-121,268·
Parkview Elementary SchoolBedfordElementaryKG-06528·
Bedford Middle SchoolBedfordMiddle07-08518·
Shawswick Elementary SchoolBedfordElementaryKG-06507·
Mitchell High SchoolMitchellHigh09-12424·
Hatfield Elementary SchoolMitchellElementaryPK-02396·
Mitchell Jr High SchoolMitchellMiddle06-08336·
Burris Elementary SchoolMitchellElementary03-05320·
Lincoln Elementary SchoolBedfordElementaryKG-06307·
Springville Community AcademySpringvilleElementaryPK-08253·
Needmore Elementary SchoolBedfordElementaryKG-06223·
Dollens ElementaryOoliticElementaryKG-08217·
Lawrence County Independent SchoolsBedfordElementaryKG-08205·
North Lawrence Career CenterBedfordHigh06-120·
Playful PathwaysBedfordElementaryPK-PK0·

Cities in Lawrence County

Bedford9 schoolsMitchell4 schoolsOolitic1 schoolSpringville1 school

About Lawrence County

Across the low-population Indiana county of Lawrence County of about 45,102 residents, the public-school footprint covers 15 schools and about 5,502 students.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $66,468, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 9%. That income level is 5% lower than the Indiana median.

On the school-mix side, Lawrence County consists of 10 elementary schools (2,956 students), 2 middle schools (854), and 3 high schools (1,692).

North Lawrence Com Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 3,568 students across Lawrence County.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Lawrence County has contracted 15% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 6,509 students to 5,502. The school count fell from 18 to 13 across the same 7-year window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Lawrence County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County, Indiana has 15 public K-12 schools serving approximately 5,502 students.
How many high schools are in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County, Indiana has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 1,692 students.
How many middle schools are in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County, Indiana has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 854 students.
How many elementary schools are in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County, Indiana has 10 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,956 students.
What is the largest school district in Lawrence County?
North Lawrence Com Schools is the largest school district in Lawrence County, serving approximately 3,568 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
What is the population of Lawrence County?
Lawrence County, Indiana has a population of approximately 45,102, with a median age of 43. About 21.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Lawrence County?
Median household income in Lawrence County is $66,468, below the Indiana average of $70,257. About 8.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Lawrence County?
Approximately 20.4% 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 60.4% 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 Indiana county average of 48.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lawrence County schools?
Across Lawrence County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.3 to 1.

Lawrence County school rankings

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