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Schools in Louisa · Lawrence County School District

Louisa’s public schools score below 63% of Kentucky districts on tests and graduation

The grade covers the public school district serving Louisa, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Math proficiency in Louisa’s districts is 33%, below the Kentucky average (38%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Kentucky, not nationally.

#100of 139 Kentucky townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Kentucky state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
43%
▼ 2 pts vs KY 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
33%
▼ 5 pts vs KY 38%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▼ 1–3 pts vs KY 91%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$13.1K
▼ 11% vs KY $14.8K
FY2024
Students per teacher
13.9
KY 15.4 · smaller classes
Schools in town
5
1,948 students on the public path
In brief

Louisa’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 43% of tested students were proficient in reading and 33% in math, against 45% and 38% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky (the state reports Louisa’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $13,146 per student, against $14,752 across Kentucky (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 2 the district’s path is Louisa East Elementary School, then Louisa Middle School, then Lawrence County High School. Enrollment is down 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

The Millard School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Louisa’s grade

C+ Test scoresC Graduation

C+: better than 37% of Kentucky school districts, #100 of 139 Kentucky towns. Graduation is above the Kentucky average; test scores are below it.

Kentucky school districts we grade (172)Better than 37%
Lower resultsHigher results
Kentucky towns with similar household incomes (157)Better than 38%
C−BA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,294 test results and a graduating class of 148 could put Louisa anywhere from C− to B. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Louisa’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,294 in math, 1,294 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Louisa, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–1Louisa West Elementary SchoolLawrence County School DistrictNo scores
2–5Louisa East Elementary SchoolLawrence County School DistrictB
6–8Louisa Middle SchoolLawrence County School DistrictB−
9–12Lawrence County High SchoolLawrence County School DistrictB+

Louisa’s public schools are run by Lawrence County School District, which also serves Blaine. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Lawrence County School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 6 schools · 2,287 students, down 7% since 2020–21 · 13.9 per teacher (KY 15.4)
$13,146KY $14,752 · FY2024
C+
Test scores · 2021–22

Below the state in reading

Reading43%
State average 44.7% · 1294 students tested
Math33%
State average 37.8% · 1294 students tested

Louisa vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Kentucky towns that share Louisa’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
LouisaC+Lawrence County

Every school in Louisa

5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Kentucky’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Louisaby address
Louisa West Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1
295 students13:1Rate it →
Louisa East Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 2–5
B
512 students17:1Rate it →
Louisa Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
B−
384 students16:1Rate it →
Lawrence County High School
High · Grades 9–12
B+
757 students15:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
The Millard School
Grades PK–9
Private · Religious
122 students8:1Rate it →

Questions about Louisa’s schools

Are Louisa’s schools good?

On Kentucky’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Louisa children attend score below 63% of Kentucky’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #100 of 139 Kentucky towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 38%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Louisa in?

Lawrence County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,287 students in 6 schools (2024–25).

Where do Louisa kids go to high school?

Lawrence County High School, with 757 students; its own test results earn a B+.

What is Louisa’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in Lawrence County School District graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky.

How much does Louisa spend per student?

$13,146 in Lawrence County School District (FY2024), against $14,752 across Kentucky. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Louisa?

Yes: The Millard School (religious, grades PK–9, 122 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Kentucky. Stars are from neighbors.