Best High Schools in Laurens, SC

Laurens, SC has 2 high schools with 2,335 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 score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Laurens greatly exceed expectations.

1. Clinton High

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Laurens 56 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 781 Students

2. Laurens District 55 High

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Laurens 55 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1554 Students

Best Middle Schools in Laurens, SC

Laurens, SC has 4 middle schools with 2,042 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 score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Laurens don't meet expectations.

1. Clinton Middle

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Laurens 56 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 663 Students

2. Laurens Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Laurens 55 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 399 Students

3. Sanders Middle

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Laurens 55 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 331 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Laurens, SC

Laurens, SC has 5 elementary schools with 2,031 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 score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Laurens underperform expectations.

1. Hickory Tavern Elementary/middle

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Laurens 55 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 649 Students

2. Clinton Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Laurens 56 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 383 Students

3. E. B. Morse Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Laurens 55 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 457 Students

4. Laurens Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Laurens 55 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 504 Students

5. Ford Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Laurens 55 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 416 Students

6. Waterloo Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Laurens 55 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 271 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

6,408

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

80%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

15%

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

F

36.83 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

7.47 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

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

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

991 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

40 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Laurens, SC Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Laurens, SC

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  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Clinton, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Hickory Tavern, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations