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Lawrence County

Missouri · Public K-12

Public K-12 enrollment in Lawrence County totals about 7,271 students across 24 schools, an average of 303 per campus. Aurora R-Viii is the largest district. By level, that breaks down as 10 elementary, 5 middle, and 9 high schools.

7-year change in Lawrence County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
7,271
+275 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
23
+1 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
77%
was 83%
% Hispanic
17%
was 13%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
38,593
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
24
8 districts
Enrollment
7,271
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$61,215
Below Missouri avg
Free/reduced lunch
55.5%
Above Missouri avg
Elementary
10
3,187 students
Middle
5
1,466 students
High
9
2,618 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
AURORA R-VIII
1,843 students · 8 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
88%
Hispanic
9%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
77%
Hispanic
17%
Black
1%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
16.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.3%
civilian labor
Median age
39
25.4% under 18

Test scores in Lawrence County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 11 schools ranked. Missouri state average: 49.5%.

Top 5 schools (ELA)
  1. MARIONVILLE ELEM· 85.1%
  2. MARIONVILLE MIDDLE· 81.5%
  3. ROBINSON SCHOOL· 77.3%
  4. MOUNT VERNON INTERMEDIATE· 65.1%
  5. MONETT MIDDLE· 56.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. MILLER HIGH· 13.8%
  2. VERONA HIGH· 24.6%
  3. CENTRAL ELEM.· 30.9%
  4. AURORA JR. HIGH· 42.7%
  5. MOUNT VERNON MIDDLE· 43.1%

See all 11 schools in Lawrence County ranked by score →

All schools (24)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
MONETT HIGHMonettHigh09-12742·
AURORA HIGHAuroraHigh09-12550·
ROBINSON SCHOOLAuroraElementary03-06541·
MONETT MIDDLEMonettMiddle06-08528·
MOUNT VERNON HIGHMount VernonHigh09-12474·
PATE EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.AuroraElementaryPK-02474·
MARIONVILLE ELEMMarionvilleElementaryPK-05370·
MOUNT VERNON MIDDLEMount VernonMiddle06-08345·
CENTRAL ELEM.Pierce CityElementaryPK-05341·
MOUNT VERNON ELEM.Mount VernonElementaryKG-02319·
CENTRAL ELEM.MillerElementaryPK-06310·
MOUNT VERNON INTERMEDIATEMount VernonElementary03-05303·
AURORA JR. HIGHAuroraMiddle07-08278·
Monett Early Childhood CenterMonettElementaryPK-KG276·
MILLER HIGHMillerHigh07-12270·
MARIONVILLE HIGHMarionvilleHigh09-12208·
PIERCE CITY HIGHPierce CityHigh09-12205·
PIERCE CITY MIDDLEPierce CityMiddle06-08158·
MARIONVILLE MIDDLEMarionvilleMiddle06-08157·
VERONA ELEM.VeronaElementaryPK-06152·
VERONA HIGHVeronaHigh07-12143·
EARLY LEARNING CENTERMount VernonElementaryPK-PK101·
MT. VERNON TREATMENT CTR.Mt VernonHigh06-1226·
SCOTT REGIONAL TECH CENTERMonettHigh09-120·

Cities in Lawrence County

Mount Vernon5 schoolsAurora4 schoolsMonett4 schoolsPierce City3 schoolsMarionville2 schoolsMiller2 schoolsVerona2 schoolsMarionville1 schoolMt Vernon1 school

About Lawrence County

In Missouri, Lawrence County is a rural-scale county of about 38,593 residents. 24 public schools across the county hosts about 7,271 students between them.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $61,215, about 17% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

For a sense of the school types, Lawrence County consists of 10 elementary schools (3,187 students), 5 middle schools (1,466), and 9 high schools (2,618).

The largest single district in Lawrence County is AURORA R-VIII, which alone enrolls about 1,843 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 7,271 students, grew 4% from the 6,996 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Lawrence County opened 1 school, going from 22 to 23. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 83% to 77% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Lawrence County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Lawrence County?
There are 24 public K-12 schools in Lawrence County, Missouri, with a combined enrollment of about 7,271.
How many high schools are in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County, Missouri has 9 public high schools, serving approximately 2,618 students.
How many middle schools are in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County, Missouri has 5 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,466 students.
How many elementary schools are in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County, Missouri has 10 public elementary schools, serving approximately 3,187 students.
What is the largest school district in Lawrence County?
AURORA R-VIII is the largest school district in Lawrence County, serving approximately 1,843 students. The county contains 8 school districts overall.
What is the population of Lawrence County?
Lawrence County, Missouri has a population of approximately 38,593, with a median age of 39. About 25.4% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Lawrence County?
Median household income in Lawrence County is $61,215, below the Missouri average of $61,285. About 10.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Lawrence County?
Approximately 16.9% 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 55.5% 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 Missouri county average of 54.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lawrence County schools?
Across Lawrence County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.1 to 1.

Lawrence County school rankings

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