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Lawrence High School vs. Cony

Should you attend Lawrence High School or Cony? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Lawrence High School
9 School Street
Fairfield, ME 04937
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Cony
60 Pierce Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Lawrence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 553 students in grades 9-12, Lawrence High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Serving 677 students in grades 9-12, Cony ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
553 students
677 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lawrence High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cony over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lawrence High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cony.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lawrence High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cony over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Administrative District 49 and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cony with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Augusta Public Schools and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#288 out of 500 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
#422 out of 500 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lawrence High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cony, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in ME)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lawrence High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Administrative District 49 and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cony who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Augusta Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80-84%
(Bottom 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Bottom 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lawrence High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Administrative District 49 and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cony who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Augusta Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Bottom 50% in ME)
75-79%
(Bottom 50% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lawrence High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Administrative District 49 and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Cony with the average graduation rate observed in the Augusta Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lawrence High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cony by grade.
Grade 9 Students
157
172
Grade 10 Students
124
174
Grade 11 Students
148
169
Grade 12 Students
124
162

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lawrence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Administrative District 49 and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cony, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Augusta Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lawrence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Administrative District 49 and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cony, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Augusta Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lawrence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Administrative District 49 and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cony, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Augusta Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lawrence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Administrative District 49 and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cony, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Augusta Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
95%
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lawrence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Administrative District 49 and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cony, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Augusta Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lawrence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Administrative District 49 and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cony, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Augusta Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.10
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lawrence High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Administrative District 49 and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cony, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Augusta Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lawrence High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Administrative District 49 and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cony, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Augusta Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lawrence High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Administrative District 49 and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cony, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Augusta Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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