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Laurens County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,877 students in Laurens County School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in Georgia.
Public High Schools in Laurens County School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Public High School in Laurens County School District have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Laurens High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
8 Schools
534 Schools
# Students
6,352 Students
577,747 Students
# Teachers
452 Teachers
35,722 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Laurens County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#59 out of 222 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Graduation Rate
86%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
6%
18%
% Black
30%
37%
% White
59%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,606 is higher than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,406 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$93 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$92 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,606
$14,305
Spending / Student
$14,406
$13,431
Best Laurens County School District Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Laurens High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3692 Ga Highway 257
Dexter, GA 31019
(478) 875-1000
Dexter, GA 31019
(478) 875-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,241 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
East Laurens High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Hwy 80 E
East Dublin, GA 31027
(478) 272-3144
East Dublin, GA 31027
(478) 272-3144
Gr: 9-12 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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