Best Public Schools in Lawrence County (2025-26)

Best Lawrence County Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Louisa East Elementary School

(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
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235 Powhatan St
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%)
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9 Bulldog Lane
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%)
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100 Bulldog Ln
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%)
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6869 N Hwy 3
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%)
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600 Highway 2562
Blaine, KY 41124
(606) 826-3624

Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Rank: n/an/a

Louisa West Elementary School

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201 Boone St
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 638-4726

Gr: PK-1 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

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Lawrence County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Lawrence County Early Learning Center (Closed 2014)

Boone St
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?