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6.4 avg / 10

Lawrence County School District

School District · Moulton, Alabama

Students: 4,689
Teachers (FTE): 292

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

12

6 elem, 2 mid, 4 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,382

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.1:1

How this district compares

Alabama rank

#86 of 141

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Alabama avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,382

+$574 vs Alabama median

District size

4,689 students

Larger than Alabama median

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. The district invests $13,382 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.4/10, Lawrence County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Mount Hope, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.

In standardized testing, Lawrence County students show an average math proficiency of 23.5% and ELA proficiency of 50.7%.

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

Math Proficiency 23.5%
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State
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ELA Proficiency 50.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Lawrence County with test data.

District Details

State
Alabama
City
Moulton
Total Enrollment
4,689
Teachers (FTE)
292
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data 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 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lawrence County?

Lawrence County spends $13,382 per student per year.

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 9.2/10.

What are the test scores in Lawrence County?

Across schools in Lawrence County with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.7%. 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 6.4/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.4/10
Math Proficiency
23.5%
ELA Proficiency
50.7%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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