For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,105 students in Lawrence County, AL.
The top-ranked public schools in Lawrence County, AL are Moulton Elementary School, Mount Hope and Hatton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lawrence County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moulton Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
412 Main St
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 905-2450
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 905-2450
Gr: PK-4 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Mount Hope
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8455 County Road 23
Mount Hope, AL 35651
(256) 905-2470
Mount Hope, AL 35651
(256) 905-2470
Gr: PK-6 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Hatton Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6536 County Road 236
Town Creek, AL 35672
(256) 685-4000
Town Creek, AL 35672
(256) 685-4000
Gr: PK-6 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Moulton Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
660 College St
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 905-2460
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 905-2460
Gr: 5-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Hatton High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6909 Al Highway 101
Town Creek, AL 35672
(256) 685-4010
Town Creek, AL 35672
(256) 685-4010
Gr: 7-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Lawrence County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
102 College St
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 905-2440
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 905-2440
Gr: 9-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Hazlewood Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
334 Hazelwood St
Town Creek, AL 35672
(256) 685-4020
Town Creek, AL 35672
(256) 685-4020
Gr: PK-6 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
The Judy Jester Learning Center
Alternative School
371 School Street
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 627-4769
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 627-4769
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lawrence County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
179 College St
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 990-5242
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 990-5242
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lawrence County, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Lawrence County, AL include Moulton Elementary School, Mount Hope and Hatton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lawrence County?
9 public schools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Lawrence County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lawrence County include: Lawrence County High School vs. Hatton High School
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