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Lawrence County


At a glance
97thof 157 Kentucky districts▲ 9
Better than 38% of Kentucky districts
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 38.2% of districts
6
Schools
2,287
Students
Top rankedFallsburg Elementary School263rd of 685 Kentucky elementary schools
Biggest riser
Blaine Elementary School up 97 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Blaine Elementary School 8.7 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
3★
2★
1★
1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Lawrence County school district in Kentucky consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of performance levels across the district, with some standout schools like Fallsburg Elementary consistently ranking among the top in the state, while others like Blaine Elementary struggle with lower test scores and academic outcomes.

A key challenge across the district appears to be high chronic absenteeism rates, which range around 25% at all schools. This likely contributes to the lower academic performance, particularly in mathematics and science, where students lag behind state averages. Additionally, the schools serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 61% to 84% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite these challenges, the data also highlights some bright spots, such as the relatively strong 4-year graduation rate of 93.5% and low dropout rate of 1.1% at Lawrence County High School. Addressing the attendance and economic disadvantage issues could help drive improvements across the district and ensure more equitable outcomes for all students in Lawrence County.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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