#20 of 497 high schools in Missouri
#1667 of 16,910 nationally
About Lawson High
Lawson High is a public high located in Lawson, in the Lawson R-Xiv school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 362 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 77.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of high schools in United States and 20th of 497 ranked high schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (54th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 362.
There are 4 schools in Lawson; Lawson High ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)77%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)21.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.5
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 Lawson High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lawson High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lawson Middle
Lawson · Public middle · Grades 5–8
342 students · 144 m away
Southwest Elem.
Lawson · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
439 students · 1.3 km away
Watkins Mill Park Camp
Lawson · Public high · Grades 6–12
46 students · 7.2 km away
Excelsior Springs High
Excelsior Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
764 students · 11 km away
Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr
Excelsior Springs · Public other · Grades PK–PK
151 students · 11 km away
Excelsior Springs Middle
Excelsior Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
540 students · 11 km away
Cornerstone Elementary
Excelsior Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students · 12 km away
Lewis Elementary
Excelsior Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
354 students · 12 km away
Elkhorn Elementary
Excelsior Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
239 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Missouri with a comparable Enrollment.
Central High School
New Madrid · Public high · Grades 9–12
361 students
Portageville High
Portageville · Public high · Grades 6–12
360 students
Houston High
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
359 students
Thayer Sr. High
Thayer · Public high · Grades 7–12
359 students
Hancock Sr. High
ST Louis · Public high · Grades 9–12
369 students
Lamar High
Lamar · Public high · Grades 9–12
369 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lawson High a good school?
Lawson High has a Success Index (US) of 77.4 out of 100 (Top 10% of high schools in United States) and ranks #20 of 497 in Missouri. 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 Lawson High rank in Missouri?
Lawson High ranks #20 of 497 high schools in Missouri and #1667 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lawson High?
Lawson High had 362 students in 2025.
Is Lawson High a elementary school or a high school?
Lawson High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lawson High?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Lawson High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.