Elementary Schools in Lawrence County

The Lawrence County school district in Alabama is home to 6 elementary schools, serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools exhibit a wide range of academic performance, with some standouts like Moulton Elementary School and Mount Hope consistently ranking in the top half of Alabama elementary schools, while others like Hazlewood Elementary School struggle with proficiency rates below 50% in most subjects.

Moulton Elementary School and Mount Hope stand out as the top-performing schools in the district, with Moulton earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and Mount Hope ranking in the top 40% of Alabama elementary schools. These schools boast impressive test scores, particularly in English language arts and math, as well as relatively low chronic absenteeism rates.

The data also reveals a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with the schools having the highest free/reduced lunch rates, such as Hazlewood Elementary School and East Lawrence Elementary School, generally performing the worst. Additionally, the smaller schools in the district, like Speake and Mount Hope, seem to be outperforming the larger elementary schools, suggesting that factors like individualized attention and a stronger sense of community may play a role in student success.