Q: What is the average size of classes?
A: The average class size varies depending on the subject being taught. Usually, classes in the core curriculum average between 15-22 students, while elective classes range between 10–20 students.
Q: Does Lawrence Academy provide bus transportation for students to and from school?
A: Students travel from eight counties to attend Lawrence Academy. Lawrence Academy offers bus transportation stops from the following communities: Windsor, Edenton, Plymouth, Creswell and Columbia. Please contact the school for transportation rates.
Q: What is the cost of tuition and are there other fees associated with enrolling a child at Lawrence Academy?
A: Please see our most recent list of fees on the Tuition page.
Q: Can Lawrence Academy offer admissions to students with identified learning needs?
A: Lawrence Academy is a college-preparatory school that places an emphasis on challenging students academically and developing them into critical thinkers and decision makers. The school’s small class size permits faculty and staff to provide each student with personal and individual attention. The school does not have the human resources to offer special courses for students with identified learning needs. If the needs can be approached through modification of the standard program, students will be enrolled knowing that modifications can be made to accommodate their learning. If the special needs are too great for the current faculty, students will be referred to appropriate schools that would better support their learning needs.
Q. What percentages of our seniors further their education upon graduation?
A: The class of 2026 has plans of 85% attending a four-year College, University, or the Military, and 15% attending a two-year Community or Junior College. Historically, approximately 95-100% of the senior class attends an institution of higher education. The following is a list of institutions of higher education where our students have gained acceptance:
- American University
- Appalachian State University
- Averett University
- Barton College
- Beaufort Community College
- Brevard College
- Campbell University
- Cape Fear Community College
- Catawba College
- Chowan University
- Clemson University
- College of the Albemarle
- College of Charleston
- College of William and Mary
- Davidson College
- East Carolina University
- East Tennessee State University
- Elon University
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Florida State University
- Furman University
- Gardner-Webb University
- Greensboro College
- Hampden—Sydney College
- High Point University
- Johnson & Wales University
- Lenoir-Ryhne University
- Louisburg College
- Mars Hill University
- Martin Community College
- Meredith College
- Methodist University
- Middle Tennessee State University
- Nash Community College
- New York University
- Norfolk State University
- North Carolina State University
- NC State University's Wilson College of Textiles
- North Carolina Wesleyan College
- North Greenville University of South Carolina
- Pfeiffer University
- Pitt Community College
- Queens University
- Rhode Island School of Design
- Roanoke Chowan Community College
- Roberts Wesleyan University
- Rockingham Community College
- Salem College
- Savannah College of Art and Design
- Temple University
- Texas Christian University
- The Apprentice School
- Thiel College
- US Army
- US Coast Guard
- US Navy
- University of Alabama
- University of Arkansas
- University of Georgia
- University of Kentucky
- University of Lynchburg
- University of Mississippi
- University of Mount Olive
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- University of North Carolina at Pembroke
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington
- University of South Carolina
- University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- University of Virginia
- Virginia Tech
- Wake Forest University
- Wake Tech Community College
- Western Carolina University
- William Peace University
Q: How many units does a student need to graduate from Lawrence Academy?
A: Lawrence Academy requires twenty-three (23) units for graduation. Four (4) units are required in the core areas of English, Math, History and Science each year, one unit in physical education and six units in electives (two are recommended in foreign language).
Q: What type of sports programs do we offer?
A: Lawrence Academy offers the following sports teams:
- Varsity and Junior Varsity Football (Boys)
- Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Middle School Volleyball (Girls)
- Cross Country (Co-Ed)
- Varsity and Junior Varsity Tennis (Girls)
- Varsity and Junior Varsity Cheerleading (Football and/or Basketball) (Girls)
- Varsity Wrestling (Boys)
- Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Middle School Basketball (Boys and Girls)
- Varsity and Junior Varsity Shooting Team (Co-Ed)
- Varsity and Junior Varsity Baseball (Boys)
- Varsity and Junior Varsity Softball (Girls)
- Golf (Boys)
- Varsity Soccer (Girls)
Q: Is there a discipline system that is enforced by the school?
A: Lawrence Academy has well-defined student behavioral expectations and a dress code that requires students to be appropriately dressed and groomed. The Family Handbook fully defines these expectations and codes.
Q: How safe is the school?
A: Lawrence Academy provides a safe and nurturing environment. School personnel do all they can to ensure that the school is a safe community. Parents feel comfortable that their children are in a safe and caring community that will watch after them and do everything possible to protect them from harm. The school operates 33 security cameras in and throughout the school grounds on a twenty-four (24) hour basis.