East Laurens High School serves 664 students in grades 9-12.
East Laurens High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 664 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Laurens High School's student population of 664 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
664 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
East Laurens High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of East Laurens High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1295 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
18%
Black
40%
36%
White
52%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Laurens High School's ranking?
East Laurens High School is ranked #1295 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are East Laurens High School often compared to?
East Laurens High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dublin High School, West Laurens High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Laurens High School?
The graduation rate of East Laurens High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend East Laurens High School?
664 students attend East Laurens High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of East Laurens High School students are White, 40% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Laurens High School?
East Laurens High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Laurens High School offer ?
East Laurens High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is East Laurens High School part of?
East Laurens High School is part of Laurens County School District.
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