For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,360 students in Lawrence County, KY (there are , serving 119 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Lawrence County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lawrence County, KY are Louisa East Elementary School, Louisa Middle School and Lawrence County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lawrence County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Louisa East Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
235 Powhatan St
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 638-4574
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 638-4574
Gr: 2-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Louisa Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9 Bulldog Lane
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 638-4090
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 638-4090
Gr: 6-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Lawrence County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bulldog Ln
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 638-9676
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 638-9676
Gr: 9-12 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Fallsburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6869 N Hwy 3
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 826-2351
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 826-2351
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Blaine Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Highway 2562
Blaine, KY 41124
(606) 826-3624
Blaine, KY 41124
(606) 826-3624
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: n/an/a
201 Boone St
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 638-4726
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 638-4726
Gr: PK-1 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Lawrence County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Boone St
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 638-0661
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 638-0661
Gr: PK | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lawrence County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Lawrence County, KY include Louisa East Elementary School, Louisa Middle School and Lawrence County High School.
How many public schools are located in Lawrence County?
6 public schools are located in Lawrence County.
What percentage of students in Lawrence County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Lawrence County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lawrence County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lawrence County include: Louisa East Elementary School vs. Fallsburg Elementary School, Blaine Elementary School vs. Fallsburg Elementary School, Fallsburg Elementary School vs. Louisa East Elementary School
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