Best Schools in Laurens County, SC
Laurens County, SC has a total of 38 schools including 9 high schools, 12 middle schools and 16 elementary schools. A total of 22,981 students attend Laurens County, SC schools. On average, schools in Laurens County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Laurens County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Laurens County, SC
Laurens County, SC has 9 high schools with 8,123 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Laurens County score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Laurens County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Greenwood High
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Greenwood 50 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1730 Students
2. Woodruff High
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Spartanburg 04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 788 Students
3. Ninety Six High
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Greenwood 52 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 474 Students
4. Clinton High
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Laurens 56 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 781 Students
5. Hillcrest High
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Greenville 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2192 Students
6. Whitmire Community School (high)
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Newberry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 281 Students
7. Ware Shoals High
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Greenwood 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 258 Students
8. Laurens District 55 High
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Laurens 55 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1554 Students
Best Middle Schools in Laurens County, SC
Laurens County, SC has 12 middle schools with 7,999 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Laurens County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Laurens County meet expectations.
1. Woodruff Middle
SchoolGrade
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Spartanburg 04 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 686 Students
2. Edgewood Middle
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Greenwood 52 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 336 Students
3. Bryson Middle
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Greenville 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 920 Students
4. Ware Shoals Elementary Middle
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Greenwood 51 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 265 Students
5. Clinton Middle
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Laurens 56 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 663 Students
6. Brewer Middle
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Greenwood 50 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 617 Students
7. Sims Middle
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Union 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 672 Students
8. Laurens Middle
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Laurens 55 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 399 Students
9. Sanders Middle
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Laurens 55 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 331 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Laurens County, SC
Laurens County, SC has 16 elementary schools with 6,560 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Laurens County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Laurens County meet expectations.
1. Rudolph G. Gordon School At Jones Mill
SchoolGrade
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Greenville 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1698 Students
2. Ninety Six Elementary
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Greenwood 52 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 325 Students
3. Woodruff Elementary
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Spartanburg 04 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 647 Students
4. Whitmire Community School (elementary)
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Newberry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students
5. Fountain Inn Elementary
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Greenville 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 835 Students
6. Ware Shoals Primary
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Greenwood 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 370 Students
7. Hickory Tavern Elementary/middle
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Laurens 55 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 649 Students
8. Eastside Elementary
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Laurens 56 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 466 Students
9. Joanna Woodson Elementary
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Laurens 56 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 288 Students
10. Clinton Elementary
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Laurens 56 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 383 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Laurens County, SC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Laurens County, SC has a total population of 67,539 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Laurens County, SC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Laurens County, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Laurens County, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Laurens County, SC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Laurens County, SC Internet Health Assessment.
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