Lawrence Free State High
#42 of 296 high schools in Kansas
#8536 of 16,910 nationally
About Lawrence Free State High
Lawrence Free State High is a public high located in Lawrence, in the Lawrence school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,774 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 49.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 42nd of 296 ranked high schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (31th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,774.
There are 17 schools in Lawrence; Lawrence Free State High ranks 9th of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)38%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)30.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Lawrence Free State High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,774
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 38%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lawrence Free State High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Quail Run Elementary
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students · 1.4 km away
Langston Hughes Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
560 students · 2.4 km away
Deerfield Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students · 2.9 km away
Sunset Hill Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students · 3.0 km away
Lawrence West Middle School
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
648 students · 3.3 km away
Hillcrest Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
393 students · 4.1 km away
Lawrence Southwest Middle School
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
641 students · 4.2 km away
Sunflower Elementary
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
444 students · 4.3 km away
Schwegler Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
434 students · 5.4 km away
Lawrence High
Lawrence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,454 students · 6.0 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Olathe South Sr High
Olathe · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,778 students
Gardner Edgerton High
Gardner · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,794 students
Campus High Haysville
Wichita · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,803 students
Shawnee Mission East High
Prairie Village · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,737 students
Junction City Sr High
Junction City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,713 students
Olathe East Sr High
Olathe · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,844 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lawrence Free State High a good school?
Lawrence Free State High has a Success Index (US) of 49.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #42 of 296 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Lawrence Free State High rank in Kansas?
Lawrence Free State High ranks #42 of 296 high schools in Kansas and #8536 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lawrence Free State High?
Lawrence Free State High had 1,774 students in 2025.
Is Lawrence Free State High a elementary school or a high school?
Lawrence Free State High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lawrence Free State High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lawrence Free State High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.