Lawrence County School District
School District · Moulton, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
12
6 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
4,689
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
12
6 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
4,689
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Evaluating Lawrence County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lawrence County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Mount Hope
Mt. Hope · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Moulton Elementary School
Moulton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hatton Elementary School
Town Creek · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#95 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,382
+$574 vs Alabama median
District size
4,689 students
Larger than Alabama median
The short answer
Lawrence County ranks #95 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Lawrence County's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mount Hope (8.2/10), Moulton Elementary School (8.1/10), and Hatton Elementary School (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.2/10 despite 69% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Lawrence County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Lawrence County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Hope | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Moulton Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Hatton Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | East Lawrence Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Speake | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Hazlewood Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Hatton High School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 8 | East Lawrence High School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Lawrence County High School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 10 | East Lawrence Middle School | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lawrence County
Lawrence County is a Moulton, Alabama school district serving 12 schools.The district educates 4,689 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1. District-level spending was $13,382 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Lawrence County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mount Hope, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Lawrence County students show an average math proficiency of 45.8% and ELA proficiency of 53.9%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lawrence County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lawrence County with test data.
Schools in Lawrence County
12 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools2
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Moulton
- Total Enrollment
- 4,689
- Teachers (FTE)
- 292
- District spending per student
- $13,382NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County has 12 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lawrence County?
The average composite rating for Lawrence County is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County's district-level spending was $13,382 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lawrence County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lawrence County is 16.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lawrence County?
Mount Hope is the highest-rated school in Lawrence County with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Lawrence County?
Across schools in Lawrence County with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lawrence County compare to other districts in Alabama?
Lawrence County has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.9%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Compare Lawrence County with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Huntsville City (45)
- Baldwin County (44)
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- Hoover City (18)
- Jackson County (18)
- Morgan County (18)
- Talladega County (18)
- Walker County (18)
- Blount County (17)
- Elmore County (17)
- Limestone County (17)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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