Laurens County Schools & Education
Laurens County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
48/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,076
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
48/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#87
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Laurens County
Measured School Summary
Laurens County performs at an average level with a school score of 48/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.5%.
Funding Context
At $7,076 per pupil, Laurens County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 5% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Laurens County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
14 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
48/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #87 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
90.5%
2.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,076
$329 below the state average
School coverage
14
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Laurens County has 14 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Laurens County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Laurens County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#87
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 2 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Laurens County
Elementary to high school visible
6,424 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
Dublin City
Elementary to high school visible
2,288 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Laurens County is the largest listed district slice, with 8 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Laurens County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Laurens County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Laurens County, Georgia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Vast Network of Fourteen Schools
Laurens County features an expansive educational landscape with 14 public schools, including six elementary and four high school campuses. This network serves a large population of 8,726 students.
Choice Between Two Primary Districts
Education is split between the Laurens County district (6,424 students) and Dublin City district (2,288 students). There are no charter schools, but the inclusion of a special education school adds to the county's diverse offerings.
A Blend of Large High Schools and Rural Sites
Schools are spread across nine rural and five town locales, with an average size of 623 students. West Laurens High is the largest campus with 1,271 students, while other schools offer a much smaller, specialized environment.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Laurens County
Reported Enrollment
8,726
14 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Laurens County
Laurens County
GuideDublin City
14 Public Schools in Laurens County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Laurens High School | Profile | Laurens County | Dexter, 31019Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,271 |
| Southwest Laurens Elementary | Profile | Laurens County | Rentz, 31075Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 1,005 |
| West Laurens Middle School | Record | Laurens County | Dublin, 31021Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 927 |
| Northwest Laurens Elementary | Record | Laurens County | Dudley, 31022Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 898 |
| East Laurens High School | Record | Laurens County | East Dublin, 31027Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 648 |
| East Laurens Primary School | Record | Laurens County | Dublin, 31027Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 632 |
| Dublin Middle School | Record | Dublin City | Dublin, 31021Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 618 |
| East Laurens Middle School | Record | Laurens County | Dublin, 31027Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 552 |
| Dublin High School | Record | Dublin City | Dublin, 31021Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 544 |
| Susie Dasher | Record | Dublin City | Dublin, 31021Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 538 |
| Hillcrest Elementary | Record | Dublin City | Dublin, 31021Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 533 |
| East Laurens Elementary School | Record | Laurens County | East Dublin, 31027Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 491 |
| Moore Street Facility | Record | Dublin City | Dublin, 31021Town: Remote | 6–12 | High | 55 |
| Cadwell RYDC | Record | Department of Juvenile Justice | Cadwell, 31009Rural: Remote | 7–11 | Special Education | 14 |
West Laurens High School
Laurens County
Dexter, 31019 / Rural: Distant
Southwest Laurens Elementary
Laurens County
Rentz, 31075 / Rural: Distant
Northwest Laurens Elementary
Laurens County
Dudley, 31022 / Rural: Distant
East Laurens Elementary School
Laurens County
East Dublin, 31027 / Rural: Fringe
Cadwell RYDC
Department of Juvenile Justice
Cadwell, 31009 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,076
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Laurens County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Laurens County, Georgia?
Laurens County features an expansive educational landscape with 14 public schools, including six elementary and four high school campuses. This network serves a large population of 8,726 students.
What are the major school districts in Laurens County, Georgia?
Education is split between the Laurens County district (6,424 students) and Dublin City district (2,288 students). There are no charter schools, but the inclusion of a special education school adds to the county's diverse offerings.
What is the school experience like in Laurens County?
Schools are spread across nine rural and five town locales, with an average size of 623 students. West Laurens High is the largest campus with 1,271 students, while other schools offer a much smaller, specialized environment.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.