For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 248 students in Lawsonville, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Lawsonville, NC are Piney Grove Middle School and Stokes County Academy. 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 45% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Lawsonville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lawsonville, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Stokes County Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4611 Nc 8 Hwy North
Lawsonville, NC 27022
(336) 593-8284
Lawsonville, NC 27022
(336) 593-8284
Gr: 6-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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 Stokes County Academy.
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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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