Best Lawrence County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,152 students in Lawrence County, AL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, AL are Hatton High School and Lawrence County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Lawrence County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hatton High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 47% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Lawrence County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hatton High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6909 Al Highway 101
Town Creek, AL 35672
(256) 685-4010
Gr: 7-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Lawrence County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
102 College St
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 905-2440
Gr: 9-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
The Judy Jester Learning Center
Alternative School
371 School Street
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
Gr: 10-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, AL include Hatton High School and Lawrence County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lawrence County?
4 public high schools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Lawrence County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lawrence County include: Lawrence County High School vs. Hatton High School

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