For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 408 students in Lawson, MO.
The top-ranked public high school in Lawson, MO is Lawson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawson, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Lawson have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Missouri public high schools.
Lawson, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lawson High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lawson, MO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawson High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
600 Bob Gill Dr
Lawson, MO 64062
(816) 580-7270
Lawson, MO 64062
(816) 580-7270
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
25610 Park Rd North
Lawson, MO 64062
(816) 781-8786
Lawson, MO 64062
(816) 781-8786
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lawson, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lawson, MO include Lawson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lawson?
2 public high schools are located in Lawson.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawson?
Lawson public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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