- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Moulton, AL
Lawrence County High School
Federal NCES profile for Lawrence County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010204000783
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lawrence County High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Moulton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lawrence County High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Moulton, AL.
School address
District: Lawrence County · Alabama
NCES ID 010204000783 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Lawrence County High School held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.8 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 010204000783 · Moulton, AL High · MID · TRAD
586 enr · 16.3:1 · 54.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Moulton Elementary School (695 students)
Lawrence County High School held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.8 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Lawrence County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moulton Elemen
Moulton Elementary School
695 students
- This school
Lawrence County High School
586 students
- East Lawrence
East Lawrence Elementary School
576 students
- Hatton High Sc
Hatton High School
536 students
- Moulton Middle
Moulton Middle School
505 students
- Hatton Element
Hatton Elementary School
424 students
What this shows Lawrence County High School reports 586 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lawrence County High School compares
Lawrence County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▼ 7% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
586
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 32% in Alabama - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$13,382
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.9%
African American 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Lawrence County High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lawrence County reports $13,382 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lawrence County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moulton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Lawrence Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hatton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moulton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hatton Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lawrence County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~586 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lawrence County High School
How many students attend Lawrence County High School?
Lawrence County High School has 586 students enrolled. It is a high school in Moulton, AL. CCD year-over-year: 613 (2022-23) → 628 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence County High School is 16.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lawrence County High School?
54.8% of students at Lawrence County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lawrence County High School?
The largest demographic group at Lawrence County High School is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Moulton, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawrence County High School?
Lawrence County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 County High School rank among public schools in Moulton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Moulton, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lawrence County?
Besides Lawrence County High School, Lawrence County also operates Moulton Elementary School (695 students), East Lawrence Elementary School (576 students), and Hatton High School (536 students). See the Lawrence County district page for the complete list.