There are 19 schools in the USA with the word lawton in the name.
The word "Lawton" is commonly found in U.S. public school names due to its significance as a place name and as a tribute to notable historical figures. Many schools are named after the city of Lawton in Oklahoma, a region with a rich history tied to the development of the American West and military heritage, given its proximity to Fort Sill. Additionally, "Lawton" may reference General Henry Ware Lawton, a prominent U.S. Army officer who served with distinction during the Civil War and the Spanish-American War. Schools often adopt such names to honor local geography or commemorate individuals who have contributed to their country or region, reflecting a tradition of instilling civic pride and historical awareness in students. The continued use of "Lawton" in school names underscores the importance of community identity and shared cultural values in educational settings.
California (1)
Lawton Alternative in San Francisco, CAFlorida (6)
Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School in Gainesville, FLLawton Chiles Middle School in Hialeah, FL
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy in Lakeland, FL
Lawton Chiles Elementary School in Orlando, FL
Lawton Elementary School in Oviedo, FL
Lawton Chiles High School in Tallahassee, FL
Iowa (1)
Lawton-Bronson Junior-Senior High School in Lawton, IAMichigan (5)
Uriah H Lawton School in Ann Arbor, MILawton Accelerated Academic Center in Lawton, MI
Lawton Elementary School in Lawton, MI
Lawton High School in Lawton, MI
Lawton Middle School in Lawton, MI
New Jersey (1)
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School in Summit, NJOklahoma (2)
Lawton Academy of Arts & Sciences in Lawton, OKLawton High School in Lawton, OK
Pennsylvania (1)
Lawton Henry W School in Philadelphia, PAVermont (1)
Albert D. Lawton School in Essex Junction, VTWashington (1)
Lawton Elementary School in Seattle, WA
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate