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 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,424 students in Laurens County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Laurens County School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 85% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.71
# American Indian Students
7 Students
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
75 Students
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
353 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
18%
# Black Students
1,917 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
30%
36%
# White Students
3,843 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
60%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
224 Students
81,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
292
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
474
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
437
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
459
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
443
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
454
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
467
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
484
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
495
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
500
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
532
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
487
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
435
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
465
117,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,443 is higher than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,245 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Laurens County School District?
Laurens County School District manages 8 public schools serving 6,424 students.
What is the rank of Laurens County School District?
Laurens County School District is ranked #55 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Laurens County School District?
60% of Laurens County School District students are White, 30% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Laurens County School District?
Laurens County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Laurens County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,245 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 8 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 6,424 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Btm 50% in GA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 48% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
