West Laurens High School

3692 Ga Highway 257
Dexter, GA 31019
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
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).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,273 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 89% (Top 50% in GA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

West Laurens High School's student population of 1,273 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,273 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
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School Rankings

West Laurens High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Laurens High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#932 out of 2168 schools
(Top 50%)
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41%
36%
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28%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
4%
18%
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Black
24%
36%
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White
68%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.48
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89%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Laurens High School's ranking?
West Laurens High School is ranked #932 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are West Laurens High School often compared to?
West Laurens High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Laurens High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Laurens High School?
The graduation rate of West Laurens High School is 89%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend West Laurens High School?
1,273 students attend West Laurens High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of West Laurens High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Laurens High School?
West Laurens High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Laurens High School offer ?
West Laurens High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Laurens High School part of?
West Laurens High School is part of Laurens County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,273 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 89% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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