For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 307 students in Lawsonville, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Lawsonville, NC are Piney Grove Middle School and Lawsonville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawsonville, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Lawsonville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lawsonville, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Piney Grove Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3415 Piney Grove Church Road
Lawsonville, NC 27022
(336) 593-4000
Lawsonville, NC 27022
(336) 593-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 199 students
Rank: #22.
Lawsonville Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4611 Nc 8 Hwy North
Lawsonville, NC 27022
(336) 593-8284
Lawsonville, NC 27022
(336) 593-8284
Grades: K-5
| 108 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lawsonville, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Lawsonville, NC include Piney Grove Middle School and Lawsonville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lawsonville?
2 public schools are located in Lawsonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawsonville?
Lawsonville public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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