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Lawrence County

Kentucky · Public K-12

Lawrence County operates 6 public K-12 schools inside Kentucky, with combined enrollment of approximately 2,287 (about 381 students per school). By grade band, the county runs 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Lawrence County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,287
-300 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
96%
was 97%
% Hispanic
1%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
2,287
NCES CCD
Median income
$46,772
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
62.2%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
4
1,146 students
Middle
1
384 students
High
1
757 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lawrence County Public Schools
2,287 students · 1 district 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
97%
Hispanic
0%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
96%
Hispanic
1%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
14.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.7%
civilian labor
Median age
42
23.4% under 18

Test scores in Lawrence County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.

See all 5 schools in Lawrence County ranked by score →

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Lawrence County High SchoolLouisaHigh09-12757·
Louisa East Elementary SchoolLouisaElementary02-05512·
Louisa Middle SchoolLouisaMiddle06-08384·
Louisa West Elementary SchoolLouisaElementaryPK-01295·
Fallsburg Elementary SchoolLouisaElementaryPK-08190·
Blaine Elementary SchoolBlaineElementaryPK-08149·

Cities in Lawrence County

Louisa5 schoolsBlaine1 school

About Lawrence County

Lawrence County is a rural-scale county of about 16,077 residents in Kentucky. Its public-school system instructs approximately 2,287 students across 6 schools.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $46,772, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 17%. That income level is 18% meaningfully below the Kentucky median.

On the school-mix side, Lawrence County is made up of 4 elementary schools (1,146 students), 1 middle school (384), and 1 high school (757).

Lawrence County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,287 students across Lawrence County.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Lawrence County has decreased 12% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,587 students to 2,287.

On allk12, the community for Lawrence County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County, Kentucky has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,287 students.
How many high schools are in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County, Kentucky has 1 public high school, serving approximately 757 students.
How many middle schools are in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County, Kentucky has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 384 students.
How many elementary schools are in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County, Kentucky has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,146 students.
What is the largest school district in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County Public Schools is the largest school district in Lawrence County, serving approximately 2,287 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Lawrence County?
Lawrence County, Kentucky has a population of approximately 16,077, with a median age of 42. About 23.4% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Lawrence County?
Median household income in Lawrence County is $46,772, below the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 16.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Lawrence County?
Approximately 14.6% 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 62.2% 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 Kentucky county average of 62.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lawrence County schools?
Across Lawrence County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.5 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data