Serving 648 students in grades 9-12, East Laurens High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 648 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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East Laurens High School's student population of 648 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
648 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
East Laurens High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Laurens High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1341 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
18%
Black
41%
36%
White
50%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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East Laurens High School is ranked #1341 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are East Laurens High School often compared to?
East Laurens High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Laurens High School, Dublin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Laurens High School?
The graduation rate of East Laurens High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend East Laurens High School?
648 students attend East Laurens High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of East Laurens High School students are White, 41% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Laurens High School?
East Laurens High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Laurens High School offer ?
East Laurens High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is East Laurens High School part of?
East Laurens High School is part of Laurens County School District.
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