For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,105 students in Lawrence County, AL (there are , serving 52 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Lawrence County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Lawrence County, AL are Moulton Elementary School, Mount Hope and Hatton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lawrence County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Moulton Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
412 Main St
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 905-2450
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 905-2450
Grades: PK-4
| 694 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Hope
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8455 County Road 23
Mount Hope, AL 35651
(256) 905-2470
Mount Hope, AL 35651
(256) 905-2470
Grades: PK-6
| 111 students
Rank: #33.
Hatton Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6536 County Road 236
Town Creek, AL 35672
(256) 685-4000
Town Creek, AL 35672
(256) 685-4000
Grades: PK-6
| 437 students
Rank: #44.
Moulton Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
660 College St
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 905-2460
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 905-2460
Grades: 5-8
| 495 students
Rank: #55.
Hatton High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6909 Al Highway 101
Town Creek, AL 35672
(256) 685-4010
Town Creek, AL 35672
(256) 685-4010
Grades: 7-12
| 524 students
Rank: #66.
Lawrence County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
102 College St
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 905-2440
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 905-2440
Grades: 9-12
| 628 students
Rank: #77.
Hazlewood Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
334 Hazelwood St
Town Creek, AL 35672
(256) 685-4020
Town Creek, AL 35672
(256) 685-4020
Grades: PK-6
| 216 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Judy Jester Learning Center
Alternative School
371 School Street
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 627-4769
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 627-4769
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lawrence County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
179 College St
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 990-5242
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 990-5242
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Lawrence County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 819
Town Creek, AL 35672
(256) 685-4030
Town Creek, AL 35672
(256) 685-4030
Grades: 7-12
| 202 students
12905 Jesse Jackson Pkwy
Courtland, AL 35618
(256) 637-3010
Courtland, AL 35618
(256) 637-3010
Grades: 7-12
| 150 students
Sequel Tsi Courtland Llc (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
349 Madison Street
Courtland, AL 35618
(256) 637-2199
Courtland, AL 35618
(256) 637-2199
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Tennessee Valley Learning Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
17101 County Road 400
Hillsboro, AL 35643
(256) 637-3009
Hillsboro, AL 35643
(256) 637-3009
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Three Springs Residential Treatment High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
349 Madison St
Courtland, AL 35618
(256) 637-2199
Courtland, AL 35618
(256) 637-2199
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lawrence County, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Lawrence County, AL include Moulton Elementary School, Mount Hope and Hatton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lawrence County?
9 public schools are located in Lawrence County.
What percentage of students in Lawrence County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Lawrence County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Lawrence County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lawrence County include: Lawrence County High School vs. Hatton High School, Hatton High School vs. Lawrence County High School
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