- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lawrenceburg, TN
Lawrence Co High School
Federal NCES profile for Lawrence Co High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470234000847
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lawrence Co High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Tennessee schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Lawrenceburg · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,087
- students enrolled
Lawrence Co High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence Co High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Lawrenceburg, TN.
School address
District: Lawrence County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470234000847 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Lawrence Co High School held near 1,101 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.3 → 63.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-42 students YoY 470234000847 · Lawrenceburg, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,087 enr · 17.5:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: South Lawrence Elementary (624 students)
Lawrence Co High School held near 1,101 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.3 → 63.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Lawrence Co High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lawrence Co High School
1,087 students
- South Lawrence
South Lawrence Elementary
624 students
- Summertown Ele
Summertown Elementary
621 students
- E O Coffman Mi
E O Coffman Middle School
586 students
- Leoma Elementa
Leoma Elementary
538 students
- Ethridge Eleme
Ethridge Elementary
516 students
What this shows Lawrence Co High School reports 1,087 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lawrence Co High School compares
Lawrence Co High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,087 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,087
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,410
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 544 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
174
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 30 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
African American 5.1%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, Lawrence Co High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lawrence County reports $10,410 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lawrence Co High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lawrence Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summertown Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| E O Coffman Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leoma Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ethridge Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lawrence Co High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,087 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lawrence Co High School
How many students attend Lawrence Co High School?
Lawrence Co High School has 1,087 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lawrenceburg, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,143 (2022-23) → 1,101 (2023-24), nearly flat (-42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Co High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Co High School is 17.5:1, which is 14% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lawrence Co High School?
The largest demographic group at Lawrence Co High School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Lawrenceburg, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawrence Co High School?
Lawrence Co High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lawrence Co High School rank among public schools in Lawrenceburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence Co High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Lawrenceburg, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lawrenceburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Lawrence County?
Besides Lawrence Co High School, Lawrence County also operates South Lawrence Elementary (624 students), Summertown Elementary (621 students), and E O Coffman Middle School (586 students). See the Lawrence County district page for the complete list.