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5.5 avg / 10

Lawrence County School District

School District · Walnut Ridge, Arkansas

Students: 1,023
Teachers (FTE): 97

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

Math Proficiency 33.0%
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ELA Proficiency 31.3%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Lawrence County School District with test data.

Schools in Lawrence County School District

2 schools

District Details

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%

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, 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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