For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,755 students in 29360, SC (there are 4 private schools, serving 360 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 29360, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29360, SC are Laurens District 55 High School, Laurens Elementary School and E. B. Morse Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29360 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29360, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29360, SC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laurens District 55 High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5058 Highway 76 West
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 682-3151
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 682-3151
Grades: 9-12
| 1,568 students
Rank: #22.
Laurens Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Henry Street
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-3067
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-3067
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Rank: #33.
E. B. Morse Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Parkview Drive
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-7777
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-7777
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #44.
Laurens Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1035 West Main Street
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-2400
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 428 students
Rank: #55.
Ford Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Lucas Avenue
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-3986
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-3986
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #66.
Sanders Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
609 Green Street
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-0354
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-0354
Grades: 6-8
| 346 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29360, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29360, SC include Laurens District 55 High School, Laurens Elementary School and E. B. Morse Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29360, SC?
6 public schools are located in 29360, SC.
What percentage of students in 29360, SC go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 29360, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29360, SC?
29360, SC public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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