Is Lawrence County High School a good school?

Lawrence County High School ranks 173 rd of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lawrence County High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 754 students attended Lawrence County High School.

What is the racial makeup of Lawrence County High School?

Students at Lawrence County High School are 96% White, 1% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Lawrence County High School?

Lawrence County High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Blaine Elementary School Elementary : Fallsburg Elementary School Elementary : Louisa East Elementary School Elementary : Louisa West Elementary School Middle : Louisa Middle School

Lawrence County High School

Summary:

Lawrence County High School is a public high school located in Louisa, Kentucky, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 738 students. The school is part of the Lawrence County School District, which is ranked 106 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lawrence County High School has a strong 4-year graduation rate of 95.6%, which is significantly higher than the nearby Boyd County High School (91.7%) and Martin County High School (91.7%). However, the school's students perform better than the state average in ACT English and Reading, but lag behind in ACT Mathematics and KSA Mathematics when compared to the nearby schools. Lawrence County High School also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.84% to 62.87% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the nearby Boyd County High School (51.81%) and Martin County High School (68.81%).

While Lawrence County High School outperforms the nearby schools in some areas, such as graduation rates and student-teacher ratio, it lags behind in test scores, particularly in mathematics. The school could focus on improving its mathematics performance, as both ACT Mathematics and KSA Mathematics scores are significantly below the state average and the nearby schools. Additionally, the school may want to explore ways to support its white and homeless student populations, as their performance lags behind other subgroups.

Detail:

Public 9-12

100 Bulldog Ln
Louisa, KY 41230

(606) 638-9676

District: Lawrence County

SchoolDigger Rank:
173^rd of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,757

Feeder schools for Lawrence County High School:

Elementary:	Blaine Elementary School
	Fallsburg Elementary School
	Louisa East Elementary School
	Louisa West Elementary School
Middle:	Louisa Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 754

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.4%

Two or more races:

1.3%

Hispanic:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lawrence County High School ranks worse than 59.7% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.6. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lawrence County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.4%), two or more races (1.3%), Hispanic (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lawrence County High School is 13.7. (See more...)

Compare Lawrence County High School employs 55 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lawrence County High School is $25,757.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lawrence County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lawrence County High School 173^rd of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Lawrence County High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Homeless students:

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Male students:

White students:

Lawrence County:

SchoolDigger ranks Lawrence County 106^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lawrence County High School

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Rank History for all students at Lawrence County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	19.79	193^rd	217	11.1%
2008	11.51	209^th	217	3.7%
2009	14.04	206^th	217	5.1%
2010	25.51	185^th	223	17.0%
2011	20.23	205^th	226	9.3%
2012	32.42	167^th	229	27.1%
2013	51.21	143^rd	291	50.9%
2014	49.19	163^rd	290	43.8%
2015	60.92	112^th	295	62.0%
2016	52.67	146^th	288	49.3%
2017	59.31	121^st	287	57.8%
2018	49.16	130^th	271	52.0%
2019	39.65	173^rd	285	39.3%
2021	40.67	145^th	267	45.7%
2022	35.84	176^th	271	35.1%
2023	55.81	106^th	276	61.6%
2024	40.60	173^rd	290	40.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Lawrence County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	38.11	155^th	226	31.4%
2023	63.72	27^th	162	83.3%
2024	36.02	103^rd	168	38.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lawrence County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	28.88	189^th	232	18.5%
2019	56.98	105^th	254	58.7%
2021	43.55	125^th	234	46.6%
2022	45.97	136^th	266	48.9%
2023	68.97	47^th	272	82.7%
2024	41.87	161^st	274	41.2%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Lawrence County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	44.38	16^th	25	36.0%
2019	63.72	10^th	33	69.7%
2021	39.31	19^th	26	26.9%
2022	42.04	20^th	32	37.5%
2023	69.62	9^th	37	75.7%
2024	44.47	17^th	30	43.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Lawrence County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	51.36	116^th	234	50.4%
2019	57.15	107^th	249	57.0%
2021	50.23	97^th	236	58.9%
2022	38.15	166^th	252	34.1%
2023	61.51	82^nd	253	67.6%
2024	37.07	169^th	261	35.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Lawrence County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	53.35	55^th	166	66.9%
2019	75.96	20^th	166	88.0%
2021	49.87	60^th	154	61.0%
2022	37.67	100^th	153	34.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lawrence County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	67.17	36^th	115	68.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Lawrence County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	37.93	162^nd	237	31.6%
2019	25.25	202^nd	251	19.5%
2021	25.22	190^th	238	20.2%
2022	31.27	181^st	257	29.6%
2023	48.95	120^th	259	53.7%
2024	42.24	151^st	262	42.4%

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Rank History for White students at Lawrence County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	29.27	155^th	198	21.7%
2021	46.70	89^th	203	56.2%
2022	29.48	189^th	260	27.3%
2023	47.04	125^th	264	52.7%
2024	33.14	185^th	273	32.2%

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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lawrence County High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	859	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	863
1989	826	2	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	832
1990	776	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	781
1991	772	4	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	780
1992	849	3	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	855
1993	877	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	878
1994	885	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	890
1995	833	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	837
1996	833	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	837
1997	832	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	835
1998	870	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	872
1999	842	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	847
2000	844	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	846
2001	825	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	827
2002	788	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	790
2003	788	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	790
2004	783	2	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	787
2005	818	2	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	822
2006	831	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	833
2007	823	2	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	1	828
2008	816	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	818
2009	782	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	784
2010	733	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	736
2011	714	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	716
2012	632	2	0	1	1	0	0	0	636
2013	595	4	0	1	1	0	1	0	602
2014	598	6	2	3	0	0	2	0	611
2015	627	6	3	2	0	0	3	0	641
2016	660	7	3	3	0	0	5	0	678
2017	678	7	3	3	0	0	3	0	694
2018	680	7	2	3	1	0	3	0	696
2019	672	3	4	3	1	0	4	0	687
2020	677	4	5	4	0	0	1	0	691
2021	681	5	4	8	1	0	3	0	702
2022	720	5	4	6	1	0	4	0	740
2023	714	5	2	8	1	0	8	0	738
2024	727	6	3	8	0	0	10	0	754

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lawrence County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	863	45.3	19.0	n/a
1989	832	46.3	17.9	n/a
1990	781	45.7	17.0	n/a
1991	780	45.8	17.0	n/a
1992	855	46.8	18.2	n/a
1993	878	51.1	17.2	n/a
1994	890	50.6	17.6	n/a
1995	837	52.4	16.0	n/a
1996	837	52.4	16.0	n/a
1997	835	56.7	14.7	42.9
1998	872	57.3	15.2	49.7
1999	847	56.5	15.0	54.5
2000	846	59.8	14.1	55.2
2001	827	56.5	14.6	63.4
2002	790	48.3	16.4	75.8
2003	790	48.3	16.4	75.8
2004	787	46.3	17.0	n/a
2005	822	50.2	16.4	n/a
2006	833	45.2	18.4	55.7
2007	828	48.0	17.3	57.3
2008	818	51.2	16.0	57.6
2009	784	44.1	17.8	59.2
2010	736	32.4	22.7	55.8
2011	716	47.5	15.0	63.4
2012	636	45.5	13.9	54.7
2013	602	42.3	14.2	58.5
2014	611	44.3	13.7	53.7
2015	641	43.0	14.9	56.2
2016	678	45.0	15.0	65.8
2017	694	48.8	14.2	67.3
2018	696	46.8	14.8	62.9
2019	687	44.8	15.3	64.6
2020	691	47.3	14.5	64
2021	702	50.5	13.9	60.7
2022	740	50.8	14.5	57.8
2023	738	50.9	14.4	62.9
2024	754	55.0	13.7	61.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lawrence County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	863	45.3	19.0	n/a
1989	832	46.3	17.9	n/a
1990	781	45.7	17.0	n/a
1991	780	45.8	17.0	n/a
1992	855	46.8	18.2	n/a
1993	878	51.1	17.2	n/a
1994	890	50.6	17.6	n/a
1995	837	52.4	16.0	n/a
1996	837	52.4	16.0	n/a
1997	835	56.7	14.7	42.9
1998	872	57.3	15.2	49.7
1999	847	56.5	15.0	54.5
2000	846	59.8	14.1	55.2
2001	827	56.5	14.6	63.4
2002	790	48.3	16.4	75.8
2003	790	48.3	16.4	75.8
2004	787	46.3	17.0	n/a
2005	822	50.2	16.4	n/a
2006	833	45.2	18.4	55.7
2007	828	48.0	17.3	57.3
2008	818	51.2	16.0	57.6
2009	784	44.1	17.8	59.2
2010	736	32.4	22.7	55.8
2011	716	47.5	15.0	63.4
2012	636	45.5	13.9	54.7
2013	602	42.3	14.2	58.5
2014	611	44.3	13.7	53.7
2015	641	43.0	14.9	56.2
2016	678	45.0	15.0	65.8
2017	694	48.8	14.2	67.3
2018	696	46.8	14.8	62.9
2019	687	44.8	15.3	64.6
2020	691	47.3	14.5	64
2021	702	50.5	13.9	60.7
2022	740	50.8	14.5	57.8
2023	738	50.9	14.4	62.9
2024	754	55.0	13.7	61.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lawrence County High School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,406 (7.3%)	$219 (1.1%)	$1,625 (8.4%)	$14,152 (73.2%)	$2,659 (13.8%)	$16,811 (87.0%)	$19,326
2019	$1,237 (6.3%)	$218 (1.1%)	$1,455 (7.4%)	$14,328 (73.0%)	$2,952 (15.0%)	$17,280 (88.0%)	$19,636
2020	$1,355 (6.6%)	$406 (2.0%)	$1,761 (8.6%)	$14,793 (72.1%)	$2,955 (14.4%)	$17,749 (86.5%)	$20,530
2021	$1,807 (8.4%)	$1,235 (5.8%)	$3,042 (14.2%)	$14,776 (68.9%)	$2,457 (11.5%)	$17,232 (80.4%)	$21,444
2022	$2,686 (10.4%)	$3,457 (13.4%)	$6,142 (23.8%)	$14,813 (57.5%)	$3,484 (13.5%)	$18,297 (71.0%)	$25,757

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lawrence County High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 173^rd of 285 High schools	Ranks 106^th of 276 High schools	22.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English (Lawrence County High School)	36.9	49	12.1%
11th Grade English (Lawrence County)	36.9	49	12.1%
11th Grade English (Kentucky)	49.1	47	2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence County High School)	25	28	3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence County)	25	28	3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)	36.4	33	3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Lawrence County High School)	41.9	53	11.1%
11th Grade Reading (Lawrence County)	41.9	53	11.1%
11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)	46	44	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	687	738	7.4%
African American	3	5	66.7%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	3	8	166.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	672	714	6.3%
Two or More Races	4	8	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.6%	62.9%	1.8%

Schools Near Lawrence County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)	KSA Reading (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)	KSA Social Studies (2024)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)	ACT English (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Lawrence County High School	Public	9-12	100 Bulldog Ln	Louisa	41230	Lawrence County	Lawrence County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 638-9676	754	55	13.7	61.5%	727 (96.4%)	6 (0.8%)	8 (1.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.3%)	40.6	173^rd of 290 public high schools	40.3%		55.8	106^th of 276 public high schools	61.6%	67	26.0	33.0	24.0	39.0	41.0	46.0	23.0	42.0	$25,757	$2,686	$3,457	$6,142	$14,813	$3,484	$18,297
Boyd County Central School	Public	6-12	2901 West Pigeon Roost Road	Rush	41168	Boyd County	Boyd County	No	No	No	No	(606) 928-5801	17	8	2.1	35.3%	16 (94.1%)	1 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Martin County High School	Public	9-12	137 Holly Bush Road	Inez	41224	Martin County	Martin County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 298-3591	525	29	18.1	65.0%	508 (96.8%)	4 (0.8%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.7%)	33	196^th of 290 public high schools	32.4%		32.1	191^st of 276 public high schools	30.8%	5	23.0	37.0	37.0	28.0	35.0	38.0	24.0	33.0	$16,451	$1,080	$756	$1,840	$9,794	$4,039	$13,832
Martin County Area Technology Center	Public	8-12	7900 Hwy 645	Inez	41224	Martin County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(606) 298-3879	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Boyd County High School	Public	9-12	14375 Lions Lane	Ashland	41102	Boyd County	Boyd County	No	No	No	No	(606) 928-7100	928	59	15.7	50.6%	879 (94.7%)	6 (0.6%)	13 (1.4%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	23 (2.5%)	43.3	158^th of 290 public high schools	45.5%		33.5	185^th of 276 public high schools	33.0%	27	32.0	47.0	35.0	31.0	46.0	40.0	19.0	36.0	$15,596	$954	$496	$1,450	$11,199	$2,947	$14,146

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