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#438 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 37% in state
Laurens District 55 High
High School · Laurens 55 · Laurens, SC
A high school in Laurens, SC where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5058 Highway 76 West, Laurens, SC 29360
- Math 44% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Laurens District 55 High score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 63% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Laurens District 55 High 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,930/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Laurens), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,846
Median home value
$151,500
Median rent
$808/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29360; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Laurens 55
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,216NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Laurens District 55 High is listed in Laurens 55; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Laurens District 55 High
Laurens District 55 High is a public high school in Laurens, SC, part of Laurens 55, serving approximately 1,540 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #438 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Laurens District 55 High
What grades does Laurens District 55 High serve?
Laurens District 55 High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Laurens District 55 High?
Laurens District 55 High has an enrollment of approximately 1,540 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurens District 55 High?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurens District 55 High is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Laurens District 55 High rank in SC?
Laurens District 55 High ranks #438 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Laurens District 55 High's MySchoolScout rating?
Laurens District 55 High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Laurens District 55 High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Laurens District 55 High has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Laurens District 55 High a charter school?
No, Laurens District 55 High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Laurens District 55 High a Title I school?
No, Laurens District 55 High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laurens District 55 High?
100.0% of students at Laurens District 55 High 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
- 1,540
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 118
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Laurens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.9%
- Phone
- (864) 682-3151
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29360)
- 22,066
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 29360; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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