Laurens 56 School District
School District · Clinton, South Carolina
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,706
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,706
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Evaluating Laurens 56?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Laurens 56 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Clinton Elementary
Clinton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Clinton High
Clinton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Clinton Middle
Clinton · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
South Carolina rank
#50 of 77
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below South Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,618
+$1,287 vs South Carolina median
District size
2,706 students
Smaller than South Carolina median
The short answer
Laurens 56 ranks #50 of 77 South Carolina districts by overall school rating. Laurens 56's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Clinton Elementary (7.3/10), Clinton High (7.1/10), and Clinton Middle (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Laurens 56
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clinton Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Clinton High | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Clinton Middle | 5.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Joanna Woodson Elementary | 5.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Eastside Elementary | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Laurens 56
Laurens 56 is a Clinton, South Carolina school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 2,706 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. District-level spending was $15,618 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Laurens 56 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Clinton Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Laurens 56 students show an average math proficiency of 51.2% and ELA proficiency of 50.7%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Laurens 56, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Laurens 56 with test data.
Schools in Laurens 56
6 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- South Carolina
- City
- Clinton
- Total Enrollment
- 2,706
- Teachers (FTE)
- 210
- District spending per student
- $15,618NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 31.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Laurens 56?
Laurens 56 has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Laurens 56?
The average composite rating for Laurens 56 is 5.9/10. 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 56?
Laurens 56's district-level spending was $15,618 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 56?
The average student-teacher ratio in Laurens 56 is 12.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Laurens 56?
Clinton Elementary is the highest-rated school in Laurens 56 with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Laurens 56?
Across schools in Laurens 56 with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Laurens 56 compare to other districts in South Carolina?
Laurens 56 has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 6 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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.7%
How we rate schools
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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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