Lawrence County School District
School District · Walnut Ridge, Arkansas
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,012
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,012
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#203 of 244
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,012
$1,394 vs Arkansas median
District size
1,023 students
Typical than Arkansas median
About Lawrence County School District
Lawrence County School District is a Walnut Ridge, Arkansas school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 1,023 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.5:1. The district invests $11,012 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Lawrence County School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Walnut Ridge High School, which has a composite score of 6.1/10.
In standardized testing, Lawrence County School District students show an average math proficiency of 33.0% and ELA proficiency of 31.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Lawrence County School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lawrence County School District with test data.
Schools in Lawrence County School District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- Walnut Ridge
- Total Enrollment
- 1,023
- Teachers (FTE)
- 97
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lawrence County School District?
Lawrence County School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lawrence County School District?
The average composite rating for Lawrence County School District is 5.5/10. 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 School District?
Lawrence County School District spends $11,012 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lawrence County School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lawrence County School District is 10.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lawrence County School District?
Walnut Ridge High School is the highest-rated school in Lawrence County School District with a composite score of 6.1/10.
What are the test scores in Lawrence County School District?
Across schools in Lawrence County School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 31.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 31.3%
Resources
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.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arkansas 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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