There were 310 American Indian or Alaskan Native students enrolled in Lawrence County schools in the 2023-24 school year, 9.6% less than the previous year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.
Data showed that Lawrence County welcomed 4,350 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, American Indian or Alaskan Native students comprised 7.1% of the student body to be the least represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the 12 schools in the county, Lawrence County High School recorded the largest enrollment of American Indian or Alaskan Native students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 72 students.
A recent study by WalletHub classified Alabama as one of the least-educated states in the U.S., ranking it the 8th worst in America in terms of class size, student performance, funding, safety, and instructor credentials.
| School Name | American Indian or Alaskan Native Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lawrence Elementary School | 20 | 511 | 3.9% |
| East Lawrence High School | 26 | 423 | 6.1% |
| East Lawrence Middle School | 17 | 396 | 4.3% |
| Hatton Elementary School | 50 | 394 | 12.7% |
| Hatton High School | 70 | 493 | 14.2% |
| Hazlewood Elementary School | 0 | 193 | — |
| Lawrence County Developmental | 0 | 14 | — |
| Lawrence County High School | 72 | 597 | 12.1% |
| Moulton Elementary School | 31 | 583 | 5.3% |
| Moulton Middle School | 24 | 489 | 4.9% |
| Mount Hope | 0 | 98 | — |
| Speake | 0 | 159 | — |
