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Lawrence County School District

School District · Walnut Ridge, Arkansas

Students: 1,023
Teachers (FTE): 97

Avg Rating

5.1

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Enrollment

1,023

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.5:1

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Walnut Ridge High School

6.4/10

Walnut Ridge · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Walnut Ridge Elementary School

3.8/10

Walnut Ridge · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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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.

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1Walnut Ridge High School6.4 / 10
2Walnut Ridge Elementary School3.8 / 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. District-level spending was $11,012 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

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

Math Proficiency44.8%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency43.9%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Lawrence County School District with test data.

Schools in Lawrence County School District

2 schools

District Details

State
Arkansas
City
Walnut Ridge
Total Enrollment
1,023
Teachers (FTE)
97
District spending per student
$11,012NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
19.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 district spending per student in Lawrence County School District?

Lawrence County School District's district-level spending was $11,012 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 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%

Resources

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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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