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#1202 of 2,268 schools in GA
West Laurens High School
High School · Laurens County · Dexter, GA
A Laurens County high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3692 Highway 257, Dexter, GA 31019
- Math 49% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Laurens High School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Laurens High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated798/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,764
Median home value
$106,900
Median rent
$892/mo
College educated
17.9%
Homeownership
86.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31019; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Laurens County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Laurens High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 636 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Laurens County
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,173NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Laurens High School is listed in Laurens County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Laurens High School
West Laurens High School is a public high school in Dexter, GA, part of Laurens County, serving approximately 1,241 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,202 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Laurens High School
What grades does West Laurens High School serve?
West Laurens High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West Laurens High School?
West Laurens High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,241 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Laurens High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Laurens High School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Laurens High School rank in GA?
West Laurens High School ranks #1,202 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is West Laurens High School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Laurens High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at West Laurens High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Laurens High School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is West Laurens High School a charter school?
No, West Laurens High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Laurens High School a Title I school?
No, West Laurens High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Laurens High School?
44.2% of students at West Laurens High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,241
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Laurens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (478) 875-1000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 31019)
- 3,198
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31019; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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