East Laurens High School vs. West Laurens High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 664 students in grades 9-12, East Laurens High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
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).
Serving 1,273 students in grades 9-12, West Laurens High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
664 students
1,273 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
80 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1295 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#932 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
28%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
165
347
Grade 10 Students
164
316
Grade 11 Students
165
311
Grade 12 Students
170
299
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
40%
24%
% White
52%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
