For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,344 students in Laurens 55 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Laurens 55 School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Laurens 55 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 76 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.66
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,193 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
13,762 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
850 Students
100,535 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
13%
# Black Students
1,509 Students
249,652 Students
% Black Students
28%
31%
# White Students
2,758 Students
377,241 Students
% White Students
52%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
958 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
204 Students
45,455 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
311
26,663
# Students in K Grade:
413
54,320
# Students in 1st Grade:
423
57,885
# Students in 2nd Grade:
385
56,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
354
57,133
# Students in 4th Grade:
348
57,214
# Students in 5th Grade:
359
58,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
366
58,830
# Students in 7th Grade:
403
59,976
# Students in 8th Grade:
428
62,318
# Students in 9th Grade:
481
72,477
# Students in 10th Grade:
453
64,173
# Students in 11th Grade:
322
53,571
# Students in 12th Grade:
298
50,551
# 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 $14,351 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,297. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,507 is less than the state median of $14,891. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Laurens 55 School District?
Laurens 55 School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,344 students.
What is the rank of Laurens 55hool District?
Laurens 55hool District is ranked #59 out of 76 school districts in South Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Laurens 55hool District?
52% of Laurens 55hool District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Laurens 55hool District?
Laurens 55hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Laurens 55hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,507 is less than the state median of $14,891. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 9 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 5,344 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
Graduation Rate
: 80% (Btm 50% in SC)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
