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 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,352 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 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (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
0.56
0.71
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,935 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
70 Students
85,910 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
393 Students
328,905 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
19%
# Black Students
1,899 Students
635,819 Students
% Black Students
30%
36%
# White Students
3,759 Students
614,882 Students
% White Students
59%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,758 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
222 Students
84,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
328
51,011
# Students in K Grade:
411
119,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
483
125,772
# Students in 2nd Grade:
441
129,342
# Students in 3rd Grade:
466
126,525
# Students in 4th Grade:
426
128,080
# Students in 5th Grade:
455
129,325
# Students in 6th Grade:
485
129,829
# Students in 7th Grade:
482
132,023
# Students in 8th Grade:
498
134,149
# Students in 9th Grade:
503
154,476
# Students in 10th Grade:
496
144,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
447
131,655
# Students in 12th Grade:
431
119,738
# 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 $14,606 is higher than the state median of $14,234. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,406 is higher than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Laurens County School District?
Laurens County School District manages 8 public schools serving 6,352 students.
What is the rank of Laurens County School District?
Laurens County School District is ranked #56 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?
59% of Laurens County School District students are White, 30% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Laurens County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,406 is higher than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 8 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 6,352 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
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
