For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,732 students in Laurens County, GA (there are 2 private schools, serving 417 private students). 95% 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 41% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% 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 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Laurens County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest Laurens Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3330 Us Highway 80 W
Dudley, GA 31022
(478) 676-3475
Dudley, GA 31022
(478) 676-3475
Gr: PK-5 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
West Laurens Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
879 Honeysuckle Rd
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 272-8452
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 272-8452
Gr: 6-8 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Southwest Laurens Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1799 Ga Highway 117
Rentz, GA 31075
(478) 984-4276
Rentz, GA 31075
(478) 984-4276
Gr: PK-5 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
West Laurens High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3692 Ga Highway 257
Dexter, GA 31019
(478) 875-1000
Dexter, GA 31019
(478) 875-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,262 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
East Laurens Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
930 Us Highway 80 E
East Dublin, GA 31027
(478) 272-1201
East Dublin, GA 31027
(478) 272-1201
Gr: 6-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
East Laurens Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
960 Us Highway 80 E
East Dublin, GA 31027
(478) 272-8612
East Dublin, GA 31027
(478) 272-8612
Gr: 3-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Susie Dasher
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
911 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 353-8250
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 353-8250
Gr: PK-4 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
East Laurens High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Hwy 80 E
East Dublin, GA 31027
(478) 272-3144
East Dublin, GA 31027
(478) 272-3144
Gr: 9-12 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Edgewood Dr
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 353-8200
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 353-8200
Gr: PK-4 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1010.
Dublin Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1501 N Jefferson St
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 353-8130
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 353-8130
Gr: 5-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1111.
Dublin High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1127 Hillcrest Pkwy
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 353-8040
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 353-8040
Gr: 9-12 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1212.
Moore Street Facility
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1405 W Moore St
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 353-8400
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 353-8400
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Cadwell Rydc
Special Education School
2839 Railroad Ave
Cadwell, GA 31009
(478) 689-4750
Cadwell, GA 31009
(478) 689-4750
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
950 Us Highway 80 E
East Dublin, GA 31027
(478) 272-4440
East Dublin, GA 31027
(478) 272-4440
Gr: PK-2 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Laurens County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
531 Graham St
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 296-7401
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 296-7401
Gr: 6-11 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Crossroads Alternative (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1046 Emily Currie Rd
Rentz, GA 31075
(478) 984-4253
Rentz, GA 31075
(478) 984-4253
Dublin City Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
210 East Johnson St
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 277-4189
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 277-4189
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Heart Of Georgia Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
210 East Johnson St
Dublin, GA 31021
(912) 272-9220
Dublin, GA 31021
(912) 272-9220
Hillcrest Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1100 Edgewood Dr
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 277-9833
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 277-9833
1405 West Moore St
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 277-9817
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 277-9817
Gr: 4-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
717 Smith St
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 353-8300
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 353-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
338 West Laurens School Road
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 272-1155
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 272-1155
Gr: 9-12 | 1,131 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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?
14 public schools are located in Laurens County.
What percentage of students in Laurens County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Laurens County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Laurens County?
Laurens County public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Laurens County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Laurens County include: East Laurens Middle School vs. West Laurens Middle School, Hillcrest Elementary School vs. Susie Dasher, Susie Dasher vs. Hillcrest Elementary School
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