For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,462 students in Lawrence County, IN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, IN are Bedford-north Lawrence High School and Mitchell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Lawrence County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bedford-north Lawrence High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lawrence County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bedford-north Lawrence High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
595 N Stars Blvd
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-9756
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-9756
Gr: 9-12 | 1,268 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Mitchell High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Bishop Blvd
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-3663
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-3663
Gr: 9-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
North Lawrence Career Center
Vocational School
258 Bnl Dr
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-3561
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-3561
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, IN include Bedford-north Lawrence High School and Mitchell High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lawrence County?
3 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and 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: Mitchell High School vs. Bedford-north Lawrence High School, Bedford-north Lawrence High School vs. Mitchell High School
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