Serving 250 students in grades 6-8, Sanders Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sanders Middle serves the eastern part of Laurens, SC, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 126 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 9.2 miles and the furthest point located 12.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sanders Middle School's student population of 250 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
250 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Sanders Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sanders Middle School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1042 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
16%
15%
Black
46%
31%
White
34%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.6%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sanders Middle School's ranking?
Sanders Middle School is ranked #1042 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Sanders Middle School often compared to?
Sanders Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laurens Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Sanders Middle School?
250 students attend Sanders Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Sanders Middle School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sanders Middle School?
Sanders Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sanders Middle School offer ?
Sanders Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sanders Middle School part of?
Sanders Middle School is part of Laurens 55 School District.
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