Laurens 55 School District
School District · Laurens, South Carolina
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,206
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,206
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
How this district compares
South Carolina rank
#47 of 78
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below South Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,216
$115 vs South Carolina median
District size
5,206 students
Typical than South Carolina median
The short answer
Laurens 55 ranks #47 of 78 South Carolina districts by overall school rating. Laurens 55's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Waterloo Elementary (8.1/10), Laurens Elementary (7.5/10), and Ford Elementary (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Laurens 55
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterloo Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Laurens Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Ford Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Gray Court-Owings Elementary/middle | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Laurens Middle | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Laurens District 55 High | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Hickory Tavern Elementary/middle | 5.6 / 10 |
| 8 | E. B. Morse Elementary | 4.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Sanders Middle | 3.2 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Laurens 55
Laurens 55 is a Laurens, South Carolina school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 5,206 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. District-level spending was $14,216 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Laurens 55 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Waterloo Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Laurens 55 students show an average math proficiency of 42.0% and ELA proficiency of 46.2%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Laurens 55, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Laurens 55 with test data.
Schools in Laurens 55
9 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- South Carolina
- City
- Laurens
- Total Enrollment
- 5,206
- Teachers (FTE)
- 430
- District spending per student
- $14,216NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 26.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Laurens 55?
Laurens 55 has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Laurens 55?
The average composite rating for Laurens 55 is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Laurens 55?
Laurens 55's district-level spending was $14,216 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Laurens 55?
The average student-teacher ratio in Laurens 55 is 12.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Laurens 55?
Waterloo Elementary is the highest-rated school in Laurens 55 with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Laurens 55?
Across schools in Laurens 55 with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Laurens 55 compare to other districts in South Carolina?
Laurens 55 has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in South Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.2%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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