Lawson High School vs. Richmond High School
Should you attend Lawson High School or Richmond High School? 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.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lawson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
n/a
Overview
Serving 362 students in grades 9-12, Lawson High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Serving 474 students in grades 9-12, Richmond High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
362 students
474 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
33 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#17 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#1181 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
25-29%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
86
121
Grade 10 Students
91
128
Grade 11 Students
81
117
Grade 12 Students
104
108
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
96%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%