Schools in Lawrence, Kansas (2025)
17 schools · 9,837 students · 17 public · median Enrollment 433.
Lawrence, in Kansas, has 17 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 9,837 students. By level there are 11 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high; by sector 17 public.
The median Enrollment across Lawrence's schools is 433, above the Kansas median of 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
17 of the 17 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Langston Hughes Elem (75.0, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Quail Run Elementary (62.5, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Lawrence Southwest Middle School (61.0, top 50% of middle schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Lawrence Free State High (1,774 students), Lawrence High (1,454 students), Lawrence West Middle School (648 students).
Ranked schools in Lawrence
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Kansas.
- 175Langston Hughes ElemLawrence · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 560 students
- 263Quail Run ElementaryLawrence · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 421 students
- 361Lawrence Southwest Middle SchoolLawrence · Public Middle48% Math proficiency · 641 students
- 457Deerfield ElemLawrence · Public Elementary44% Math proficiency · 433 students
- 557Woodlawn ElemLawrence · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 240 students
- 653Hillcrest ElemLawrence · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 393 students
- 753Sunflower ElementaryLawrence · Public Elementary46% Math proficiency · 444 students
- 852Sunset Hill ElemLawrence · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 398 students
- 949Lawrence Free State HighLawrence · Public High38% Math proficiency · 1,774 students
- 1048Cordley ElemLawrence · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 348 students
- 1145Lawrence West Middle SchoolLawrence · Public Middle33% Math proficiency · 648 students
- 1245Schwegler ElemLawrence · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 434 students
- 1343Prairie Park ElemLawrence · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 354 students
- 1443Lawrence HighLawrence · Public High33% Math proficiency · 1,454 students
- 1536New York ElemLawrence · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 415 students
- 1632Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid SchoolLawrence · Public Middle24% Math proficiency · 386 students
- 1728Billy Mills Middle SchoolLawrence · Public Middle23% Math proficiency · 494 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Langston Hughes Elem Lawrence · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 75.0 Top 25% | 69% Math proficiency | 560 |
| 2 | Quail Run Elementary Lawrence · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 62.5 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 421 |
| 3 | Lawrence Southwest Middle School Lawrence · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 61.0 Top 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 641 |
| 4 | Deerfield Elem Lawrence · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 56.9 Top 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 433 |
| 5 | Woodlawn Elem Lawrence · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 56.7 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 240 |
| 6 | Hillcrest Elem Lawrence · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 52.9 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 393 |
| 7 | Sunflower Elementary Lawrence · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 52.9 Top 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 444 |
| 8 | Sunset Hill Elem Lawrence · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 52.2 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 398 |
| 9 | Lawrence Free State High Lawrence · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 49.4 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 1,774 |
| 10 | Cordley Elem Lawrence · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 48.3 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 348 |
| 11 | Lawrence West Middle School Lawrence · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 45.4 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 648 |
| 12 | Schwegler Elem Lawrence · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 44.6 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 434 |
| 13 | Prairie Park Elem Lawrence · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 42.9 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 354 |
| 14 | Lawrence High Lawrence · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 42.6 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 1,454 |
| 15 | New York Elem Lawrence · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 35.9 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 415 |
| 16 | Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School Lawrence · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 32.3 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 386 |
| 17 | Billy Mills Middle School Lawrence · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 28.3 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 494 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Lawrence side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Lawrence?
Langston Hughes Elem is the highest-ranked school in Lawrence with a Success Index (US) of 75.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Lawrence?
Lawrence has 17 schools (11 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high) educating 9,837 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Lawrence?
The median Enrollment across schools in Lawrence is 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.