For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 6,856 students in Lawrence County, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lawrence County, OH are Chesapeake Elementary School, Fairland West Elementary School and Dawson-bryant Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lawrence County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chesapeake Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11359 County Road 1
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-3448
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-3448
Grades: PK-4
| 492 students
Rank: #22.
Fairland West Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 Township Road 1125
Proctorville, OH 45669
(740) 886-3150
Proctorville, OH 45669
(740) 886-3150
Grades: 3-5
| 324 students
Rank: #33.
Dawson-bryant Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4503 State Route 243
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6898
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6898
Grades: PK-5
| 593 students
Rank: #44.
Fairland Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7875 County Road 107
Proctorville, OH 45669
(740) 886-3200
Proctorville, OH 45669
(740) 886-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 339 students
Rank: #55.
Ironton Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
302 Delaware St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-2209
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-2209
Grades: PK-5
| 622 students
Rank: #66.
South Point Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Park Ave
South Point, OH 45680
(740) 377-2756
South Point, OH 45680
(740) 377-2756
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #77.
Symmes Valley Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14860 State Route 141
Willow Wood, OH 45696
(740) 643-0022
Willow Wood, OH 45696
(740) 643-0022
Grades: PK-8
| 577 students
Rank: #88.
Rock Hill Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2676 County Road 26
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-7016
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-7016
Grades: PK-5
| 729 students
Rank: #99.
Burlington Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8781 County Road 1
South Point, OH 45680
(740) 894-4230
South Point, OH 45680
(740) 894-4230
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #1010.
Chesapeake Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10335 County Road 1
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-3972
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-3972
Grades: 5-8
| 382 students
Rank: #1111.
Ironton Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 Delaware St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3347
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3347
Grades: 6-8
| 308 students
Rank: #1212.
Dawson-bryant Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Hornet Ln
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-1664
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-1664
Grades: 6-8
| 257 students
Rank: #1313.
Rock Hill Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2171 County Road 26
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-7026
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-7026
Grades: 6-8
| 269 students
Rank: #1414.
South Point Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
983 County Road 60
South Point, OH 45680
(740) 377-4343
South Point, OH 45680
(740) 377-4343
Grades: 6-8
| 312 students
Rank: n/an/a
10732 County Road 107
Proctorville, OH 45669
(740) 886-3120
Proctorville, OH 45669
(740) 886-3120
Grades: PK-2
| 341 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lawrence County
Vocational School
11627 State Route 243
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-6641
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-6641
Grades: 6-12
| 600 students
Lawrence County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11627 State Route 243
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(877) 644-6338
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(877) 644-6338
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
315 S 6th St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3988
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3988
Grades: 1-3
| 150 students
11627 State Route 243
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-6641
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-6641
Grades: 7-12
| 60 students
2325b County Rd 26 Unit B
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-2012
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-2012
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1203 N 3rd St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6045
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6045
Grades: PK-K
| 171 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lawrence County, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lawrence County, OH include Chesapeake Elementary School, Fairland West Elementary School and Dawson-bryant Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lawrence County?
16 public elementary schools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Lawrence County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lawrence County include: Fairland East Elementary School vs. Chesapeake Elementary School, Ironton Elementary School vs. Rock Hill Elementary School, Fairland West Elementary School vs. Fairland East Elementary School
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