For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,766 students in Laurens County, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 31 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Laurens County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Laurens County, GA are Northwest Laurens Elementary School, West Laurens Middle School and Southwest Laurens Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laurens County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Laurens County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Laurens County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest Laurens Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3330 Us Highway 80 W
Dudley, GA 31022
(478) 676-3475
Dudley, GA 31022
(478) 676-3475
Grades: PK-5
| 918 students
Rank: #22.
West Laurens Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
332 W Laurens School Rd
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 272-8452
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 272-8452
Grades: 6-8
| 958 students
Rank: #33.
Southwest Laurens Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1799 Ga Highway 117
Rentz, GA 31075
(478) 984-4276
Rentz, GA 31075
(478) 984-4276
Grades: PK-5
| 967 students
Rank: #44.
East Laurens Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
930 Us Highway 80 E
East Dublin, GA 31027
(478) 272-1201
East Dublin, GA 31027
(478) 272-1201
Grades: 6-8
| 533 students
Rank: #55.
East Laurens Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
960 Us Highway 80 E
East Dublin, GA 31027
(478) 272-8612
East Dublin, GA 31027
(478) 272-8612
Grades: 3-5
| 512 students
Rank: #66.
West Laurens High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3692 Ga Highway 257
Dexter, GA 31019
(478) 875-1000
Dexter, GA 31019
(478) 875-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,273 students
Rank: #77.
East Laurens High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
920 Us Highway 80 E
East Dublin, GA 31027
(478) 272-3144
East Dublin, GA 31027
(478) 272-3144
Grades: 9-12
| 664 students
Rank: #88.
Moore Street Facility
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1405 W Moore St
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 353-8400
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 353-8400
Grades: 6-12
| 73 students
Rank: #99.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Edgewood Dr
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 353-8200
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 353-8200
Grades: PK-4
| 551 students
Rank: #1010.
Susie Dasher
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
911 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 353-8250
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 353-8250
Grades: PK-4
| 537 students
Rank: #1111.
Dublin Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1501 N Jefferson St
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 353-8130
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 353-8130
Grades: 5-8
| 631 students
Rank: #1212.
Dublin High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1127 Hillcrest Pkwy
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 353-8040
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 353-8040
Grades: 9-12
| 544 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cadwell Rydc
Special Education School
2839 Railroad Ave
Cadwell, GA 31009
(478) 689-4750
Cadwell, GA 31009
(478) 689-4750
Grades: 7-11
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
950 Us Highway 80 E
East Dublin, GA 31027
(478) 272-4440
East Dublin, GA 31027
(478) 272-4440
Grades: PK-2
| 593 students
Laurens County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
531 Graham St
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 296-7401
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 296-7401
Grades: 6-11
| 7 students
Crossroads Alternative (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1046 Emily Currie Rd
Rentz, GA 31075
(478) 984-4253
Rentz, GA 31075
(478) 984-4253
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dublin City Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
210 East Johnson St
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 277-4189
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 277-4189
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
200 South Drive
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 277-9825
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 277-9825
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Heart Of Georgia Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
210 East Johnson St
Dublin, GA 31021
(912) 272-9220
Dublin, GA 31021
(912) 272-9220
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hillcrest Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1100 Edgewood Dr
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 277-9833
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 277-9833
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1405 West Moore St
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 277-9817
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 277-9817
Grades: 4-5
| 440 students
717 Smith St
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 353-8300
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 353-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
338 West Laurens School Road
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 272-1155
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 272-1155
Grades: 9-12
| 1,131 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Laurens County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Laurens County, GA include Northwest Laurens Elementary School, West Laurens Middle School and Southwest Laurens Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Laurens County, GA?
14 public schools are located in Laurens County, GA.
What percentage of students in Laurens County, GA go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Laurens County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Laurens County, GA?
Laurens County, GA public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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