Laurens County Public Schools
Laurens County, South Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
18
public schools
Total Enrollment
8,840
students
School Districts
2
districts
How to use the Laurens County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for South Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Laurens County has 2 district entries. Laurens 55 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 9 schools.
School records are spread across 6 listed communities. Clinton has the most listed schools, with 7 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 11 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
18
in Laurens County
Reported Enrollment
8,840
18 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
2
11% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Laurens County
Laurens 55
Laurens 56
18 Public Schools in Laurens County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 18 of 18 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurens District 55 High | Profile | Laurens 55 | Laurens, 29360Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,554 |
| Clinton High | Listed only | Laurens 56 | Clinton, 29325Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 781 |
| Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle | Listed only | Laurens 55 | Gray Court, 29645Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 763 |
| Clinton Middle | Listed only | Laurens 56 | Clinton, 29325Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 663 |
| Hickory Tavern Elementary/Middle | Listed only | Laurens 55 | Gray Court, 29645Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 649 |
| Laurens Elementary | Listed only | Laurens 55 | Laurens, 29360Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 504 |
| Eastside Elementary | Listed only | Laurens 56 | Clinton, 29325Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 466 |
| E. B. Morse Elementary | Listed only | Laurens 55 | Laurens, 29360Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 457 |
| Ford Elementary | Listed only | Laurens 55 | Laurens, 29360Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 416 |
| Laurens Middle | Listed only | Laurens 55 | Laurens, 29360Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 399 |
| Clinton Elementary | Listed only | Laurens 56 | Clinton, 29325Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 383 |
| Ware Shoals Primary | Listed only | Greenwood 51 | Ware Shoals, 29692Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 370 |
| Sanders Middle | Listed only | Laurens 55 | Laurens, 29360Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 331 |
| Thornwell Charter School | Listed only | Charter Institute at Erskine | Clinton, 29325Town: Distant | KG–10 | Charter | 299 |
| Joanna Woodson Elementary | Listed only | Laurens 56 | Joanna, 29351Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 288 |
| Waterloo Elementary | Listed only | Laurens 55 | Waterloo, 29384Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 271 |
| M. S. Bailey Child Development Center | Listed only | Laurens 56 | Clinton, 29325Town: Distant | PK | Other | 134 |
| Summit Classical School | Listed only | Charter Institute at Erskine | Clinton, 29325Town: Distant | KG–6 | Charter | 112 |
Laurens District 55 High
Laurens 55
Laurens, 29360 / Rural: Fringe
Clinton High
Laurens 56
Clinton, 29325 / Rural: Fringe
Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle
Laurens 55
Gray Court, 29645 / Rural: Fringe
Clinton Middle
Laurens 56
Clinton, 29325 / Town: Distant
Hickory Tavern Elementary/Middle
Laurens 55
Gray Court, 29645 / Rural: Distant
Laurens Elementary
Laurens 55
Laurens, 29360 / Town: Distant
Eastside Elementary
Laurens 56
Clinton, 29325 / Rural: Fringe
E. B. Morse Elementary
Laurens 55
Laurens, 29360 / Town: Distant
Ford Elementary
Laurens 55
Laurens, 29360 / Town: Distant
Laurens Middle
Laurens 55
Laurens, 29360 / Rural: Fringe
Clinton Elementary
Laurens 56
Clinton, 29325 / Town: Distant
Ware Shoals Primary
Greenwood 51
Ware Shoals, 29692 / Rural: Distant
Sanders Middle
Laurens 55
Laurens, 29360 / Town: Distant
Thornwell Charter School
Charter Institute at Erskine
Clinton, 29325 / Town: Distant
Joanna Woodson Elementary
Laurens 56
Joanna, 29351 / Rural: Fringe
Waterloo Elementary
Laurens 55
Waterloo, 29384 / Rural: Distant
M. S. Bailey Child Development Center
Laurens 56
Clinton, 29325 / Town: Distant
Summit Classical School
Charter Institute at Erskine
Clinton, 29325 / Town: Distant
Laurens County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Laurens County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in South Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Laurens County public school directory?
The directory lists 18 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Laurens County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Laurens County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Laurens County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Laurens County?
Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Laurens County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
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.