High Schools in Lawrence County

Lawrence County, Alabama is home to four high schools—Lawrence County High School, Hatton High School, East Lawrence High School, and Lawrence County Developmental—serving grades 7-12 depending on the school, within the Lawrence County district, which ranks in the 29th percentile statewide.

For parents, the standout story is East Lawrence High School, which posts the highest math (23.26%) and English (20.73%) proficiency among the traditional high schools despite having the highest poverty rate (62.99% free/reduced lunch). It also receives the most funding per student ($11,542) and has the lowest student-teacher ratio (15.5:1), suggesting resources are making a difference. Lawrence County High School excels in science, matching the state average at 36.22% proficiency, while its math and English scores lag the state by 10+ points. Hatton High School is a mixed bag: its 7th-grade English proficiency (52.46%) nearly matches the state, but its chronic absenteeism rate (21.2%) is nearly double the district average, and its middle school math scores are alarmingly low (6.56% in 7th grade, 3.70% in 8th grade).

All three traditional schools beat the state graduation rate (91.5%), with Lawrence County High School leading at 95.5%. Science is a relative strength across the board, with scores closer to state averages than math or English. Year-over-year rankings are volatile—East Lawrence jumped from the 28th to 46th percentile, while Hatton dropped from 45th to 28th—so parents should look at trends rather than single-year snapshots. Lawrence County Developmental serves just 21 students with specialized needs, reflecting the district's commitment to diverse learners.