Top 5 Best Laurens County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,103 students in Laurens County, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Laurens County, SC are Clinton Middle School, Hickory Tavern Elementary/middle and Laurens Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laurens County, SC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Laurens County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 51% (majority Black).

Best Laurens County Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clinton Middle School
Math: 33% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 North Adair Street
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-0807
Grades: 6-8
| 670 students
Rank: #22.
Hickory Tavern Elementary/middle
Math: 23% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
163 Neely Ferry Road
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 575-2126
Grades: PK-8
| 649 students
Rank: #33.
Laurens Middle School
Math: 18% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1035 West Main Street
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 428 students
Rank: #44.
Gray Court-owings Elementary/middle
Math: 16% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9210 Highway 14
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 876-2131
Grades: PK-8
| 775 students
Rank: #55.
Sanders Middle School
Math: 12% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
609 Green Street
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-0354
Grades: 6-8
| 346 students
Rank: n/an/a
Thornwell Charter School
Charter School
Math: 35-39%
203 West Calhoun Street
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 808-0801
Grades: K-9
| 235 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Laurens County, SC

Laurens County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
9210 Hwy 14
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 876-2131
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
9210 Hwy 14
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 876-2171
Grades: 6-8
| 229 students
163 Neely Ferry Rd
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 575-2126
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
163 Neely Ferry Rd
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 575-4301
Grades: 6-8
| 286 students
301 North Bell Street
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-0831
Grades: 6
| 221 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Laurens County, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Laurens County, SC include Clinton Middle School, Hickory Tavern Elementary/middle and Laurens Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Laurens County, SC?
6 public middle schools are located in Laurens County, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in Laurens County, SC?
Laurens County, SC public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 51% (majority Black).

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