Best Schools in Laurens County, SC
Laurens County, SC has 30 public schools (4 high, 6 middle, 16 elementary) serving 17,446 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Laurens County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Laurens County, SC
The top high schools in Laurens County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ware Shoals High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 258 Students
2. Woodruff High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 788 Students
3. Clinton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurens 56 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 781 Students
4. Laurens District 55 High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurens 55 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1554 Students
Best Middle Schools in Laurens County, SC
The top middle schools in Laurens County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ware Shoals Elementary Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood 51 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 265 Students
2. Woodruff Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 04 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 686 Students
3. Bryson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenville 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 920 Students
4. Clinton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurens 56 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 663 Students
5. Laurens Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurens 55 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 399 Students
6. Sanders Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurens 55 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 331 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Laurens County, SC
The top elementary schools in Laurens County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rudolph G. Gordon School At Jones Mill
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenville 01 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1698 Students
2. Bryson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenville 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 911 Students
3. Eastside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurens 56 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 466 Students
4. Fountain Inn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenville 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 835 Students
5. Waterloo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurens 55 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 271 Students
6. Woodruff Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 04 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 647 Students
7. Joanna Woodson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurens 56 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 288 Students
8. Hickory Tavern Elementary/middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurens 55 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 649 Students
9. Ware Shoals Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 370 Students
10. Clinton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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.
Questions About Schools in Laurens County, SC
How many schools are in Laurens County, SC?
Laurens County, SC has 30 public schools: 4 high schools, 6 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 17,446 students in total.
How do schools in Laurens County perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in Laurens County score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Laurens County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Laurens County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Laurens County
5 places in Laurens County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Clinton (7)
- Laurens (6)
- Gray Court (2)
- Joanna (1)
- Waterloo (1)
School districts (2)
- Laurens 55 (9 schools)
- Laurens 56 (6 schools)