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 3 public preschools serving 2,535 students in Laurens County School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public pre schools in Georgia.
Public Preschools in Laurens County School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool 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
0.72
# American Indian Students
7 Students
1,545 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
75 Students
33,773 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
353 Students
127,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
19%
# Black Students
1,917 Students
240,836 Students
% Black Students
30%
35%
# White Students
3,843 Students
244,446 Students
% White Students
60%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
645 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
224 Students
35,569 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
48,854
# Students in K Grade:
474
108,183
# Students in 1st Grade:
437
111,826
# Students in 2nd Grade:
459
108,300
# Students in 3rd Grade:
443
100,469
# Students in 4th Grade:
454
99,731
# Students in 5th Grade:
467
99,749
# Students in 6th Grade:
484
2,771
# Students in 7th Grade:
495
1,841
# Students in 8th Grade:
500
1,857
# Students in 9th Grade:
532
224
# Students in 10th Grade:
487
195
# Students in 11th Grade:
435
134
# Students in 12th Grade:
465
175
# Ungraded Students:
-
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<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.
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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
