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Best Schools in Laurens, SC
Laurens, SC has 12 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 6,874 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Laurens meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Laurens, SC
The top high schools in Laurens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clinton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurens 56 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 781 Students
2. Laurens District 55 High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurens 55 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1554 Students
Best Middle Schools in Laurens, SC
The top middle schools in Laurens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clinton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurens 56 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 663 Students
2. Laurens Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurens 55 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 399 Students
3. Sanders Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurens 55 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 331 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Laurens, SC
The top elementary schools in Laurens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eastside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurens 56 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 466 Students
2. Waterloo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurens 55 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 271 Students
3. Hickory Tavern Elementary/middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurens 55 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 649 Students
4. Clinton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurens 56 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 383 Students
5. E. B. Morse Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurens 55 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 457 Students
6. Laurens Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurens 55 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 504 Students
7. Ford Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurens 55 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 416 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Laurens, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Laurens, SC has a total population of 18,030 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Laurens, 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, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
36.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Laurens, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Laurens, 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, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Laurens, SC
How many schools are in Laurens, SC?
Laurens, SC has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,874 students in total.
How do schools in Laurens perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Laurens score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Laurens meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Laurens?
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: 33%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Laurens
6 of 6 schools in Laurens carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 5F: 1
All 6 public schools we grade in Laurens. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.