For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,604 students in Lawrence County, IN (there are 4 private schools, serving 303 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Lawrence County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lawrence County, IN are Bedford-north Lawrence High School, Parkview Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Lawrence County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bedford-north Lawrence High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
595 N Stars Blvd
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-9756
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-9756
Gr: 9-12 | 1,268 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2024 W 16th St
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-3301
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-3301
Gr: K-6 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2014 'f' St
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-6311
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-6311
Gr: K-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Shawswick Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
71 Shawswick School Rd
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-3115
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-3115
Gr: K-6 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Dollens Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
903 Hoosier Ave
Oolitic, IN 47451
(812) 275-3885
Oolitic, IN 47451
(812) 275-3885
Gr: K-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Needmore Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
278 Trogdon Lane
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-2192
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-2192
Gr: K-6 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Mitchell High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Bishop Blvd
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-3663
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-3663
Gr: 9-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Bedford Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 'n' St
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-9781
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-9781
Gr: 7-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Burris Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1755 Hancock Ave
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-2509
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-2509
Gr: 3-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1010.
Mitchell Jr High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Bishop Blvd
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-3747
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-3747
Gr: 6-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1111.
Lawrence County Independent Schools
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
223 Old Farm Road
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 277-9803
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 277-9803
Gr: K-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
1081 Teke Burton Dr
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-3834
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-3834
Gr: PK-2 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
North Lawrence Career Center
Vocational School
258 Bnl Dr
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-3561
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-3561
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Springville Community Academy
Charter School
126 Brick Street
Springville, IN 47462
(812) 508-6078
Springville, IN 47462
(812) 508-6078
Gr: PK-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lawrence County, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Lawrence County, IN include Bedford-north Lawrence High School, Parkview Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lawrence County?
15 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 IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Lawrence County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lawrence County include: Mitchell High School vs. Bedford-north Lawrence High School, Bedford Middle School vs. Mitchell Jr High School, Hatfield Elementary School vs. Burris Elementary School
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