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4 schools in Lawson

Missouri · Public K-12

Lawson, Missouri runs 4 public K-12 schools today, teaching approximately 1,189 students across 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

7-year change in Lawson

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,189
-27 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
96%
was 95%
% Hispanic
1%
was 2%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
LAWSON HIGHHigh09-12362
LAWSON MIDDLEMiddle05-08342
SOUTHWEST ELEM.ElementaryPK-04439
WATKINS MILL PARK CAMPHigh06-1246

About Lawson

Across Lawson, Missouri, 4 public schools instructs about 1,189 students between them.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city consists of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

Schools in Lawson average about 297 students each, 22% meaningfully below the Missouri norm.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Lawson has held roughly steady since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,216 students to 1,189.

On this page, the community for Lawson 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 public schools are in Lawson?
Lawson, Missouri has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,189 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Lawson?
Lawson has 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Lawson?
SOUTHWEST ELEM. is the largest public school in Lawson by enrollment, with approximately 439 students.
What school districts serve Lawson?
Lawson is served by 2 public school districts, including LAWSON R-XIV, DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE.
What grade levels do public schools in Lawson cover?
Public schools in Lawson serve students from pre-K through grade 12.