For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,434 students in Laurens, SC.
The top-ranked public high school in Laurens, SC is Laurens District 55 High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laurens, SC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Laurens have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Laurens, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Laurens District 55 High School, with 81% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Laurens, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laurens District 55 High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5058 Highway 76 West
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 682-3151
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 682-3151
Gr: 9-12 | 1,434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Laurens, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Laurens, SC include Laurens District 55 High School.
How many public high schools are located in Laurens?
1 public high schools are located in Laurens.
What is the racial composition of students in Laurens?
Laurens public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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