Lawrence County School District
School District · Walnut Ridge, Arkansas
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,012
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,012
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Evaluating Lawrence County School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lawrence County School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
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Walnut Ridge High School
Walnut Ridge · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Walnut Ridge Elementary School
Walnut Ridge · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#210 of 244
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,012
$1,394 vs Arkansas median
District size
1,023 students
Typical than Arkansas median
Top-Rated Schools in Lawrence County School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walnut Ridge High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Walnut Ridge Elementary School | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 5.1/10, 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 6.4/10.
In standardized testing, Lawrence County School District students show an average math proficiency of 44.8% and ELA proficiency of 43.9%.
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 5.1/10. 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 6.4/10.
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 44.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.9%
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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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