Richmond High School vs. Lawson High School
Should you attend Richmond High School or Lawson 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
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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
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
474 students
362 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1181 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#17 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
75-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
70-74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
121
86
Grade 10 Students
128
91
Grade 11 Students
117
81
Grade 12 Students
108
104
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
2%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
89%
96%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
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Diversity Score
0.21
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%