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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Lawrence County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 9,222 students in Lawrence County, OH (there are 3 private schools, serving 278 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Lawrence County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lawrence County, OH are Chesapeake Elementary School, Dawson-bryant Elementary School and Fairland West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Lawrence County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chesapeake Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11359 County Road 1
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-3448
Gr: PK-4 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Dawson-bryant Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4503 State Route 243
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6898
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Fairland West Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
110 Township Road 1125
Proctorville, OH 45669
(740) 886-3150
Gr: 3-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Ironton Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
302 Delaware St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-2209
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Fairland Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7875 County Road 107
Proctorville, OH 45669
(740) 886-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
South Point Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 Park Ave
South Point, OH 45680
(740) 377-2756
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Tri-state Stem+m School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
702 Solida Rd
South Point, OH 45680
(877) 644-6338
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Symmes Valley Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14860 State Route 141
Willow Wood, OH 45696
(740) 643-0022
Gr: PK-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #99.
Rock Hill Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2676 County Road 26
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-7016
Gr: PK-5 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1010.
Burlington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8781 County Road 1
South Point, OH 45680
(740) 894-4230
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1111.
Ironton Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
302 Delaware St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3347
Gr: 6-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1212.
Dawson-bryant High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Hornet Ln
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6345
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1313.
Dawson-bryant Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Hornet Ln
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-1664
Gr: 6-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1414.
Chesapeake Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10335 County Road 1
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-3972
Gr: 5-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1515.
Fairland High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
812 County Road 411
Proctorville, OH 45669
(740) 886-3250
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1616.
Rock Hill Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2171 County Road 26
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-7026
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1717.
South Point Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
983 County Road 60
South Point, OH 45680
(740) 377-4343
Gr: 6-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1818.
South Point High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
983 County Road 60
South Point, OH 45680
(740) 377-4323
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Chesapeake High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10181 County Road 1
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-5958
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Symmes Valley High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14778 State Route 141
Willow Wood, OH 45696
(740) 643-2371
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2121.
Ironton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 S 7th St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3911
Gr: 9-12 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2222.
Rock Hill Sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2415 County Road 26
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-7012
Gr: 9-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Fairland East Elementary School
10732 County Road 107
Proctorville, OH 45669
(740) 886-3120
Gr: PK-2 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Lawrence County
Vocational School
11627 State Route 243
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-6641
Gr: 6-12 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lawrence County, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Lawrence County, OH include Chesapeake Elementary School, Dawson-bryant Elementary School and Fairland West Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lawrence County?
25 public schools are located in Lawrence County.
What percentage of students in Lawrence County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Lawrence County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Lawrence County are often viewed compared to one another?

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