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West Laurens High School vs. East Laurens High School

Should you attend West Laurens High School or East Laurens High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
West Laurens High School
3692 Ga Highway 257
Dexter, GA 31019
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
East Laurens High School
1010 Hwy 80 E
East Dublin, GA 31027
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

West Laurens High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

East Laurens High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,241 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 636 students in grades 9-12, East Laurens High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,241 students
636 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Laurens High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at East Laurens High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Laurens High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at East Laurens High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
50 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Laurens High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at East Laurens High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Laurens High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Laurens County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at East Laurens High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Laurens County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#705 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
#1455 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Laurens High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of East Laurens High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 20% in GA)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Laurens High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Laurens County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Laurens High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Laurens County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
32%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Laurens High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Laurens County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Laurens High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Laurens County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 30% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Laurens High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Laurens County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Laurens High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Laurens County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
88%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
80-84%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of West Laurens High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Laurens County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of East Laurens High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Laurens County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of West Laurens High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of East Laurens High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
322
181
Grade 10 Students
338
158
Grade 11 Students
300
147
Grade 12 Students
281
150

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West Laurens High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Laurens County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at East Laurens High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Laurens County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Laurens High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Laurens County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at East Laurens High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Laurens County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
26%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Laurens High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Laurens County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at East Laurens High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Laurens County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
64%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Laurens High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Laurens County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at East Laurens High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Laurens County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Laurens High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Laurens County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at East Laurens High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Laurens County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.52
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Laurens High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Laurens County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of East Laurens High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Laurens County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
66%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Laurens High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Laurens County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at East Laurens High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Laurens County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(21-22 School Year Data)
10%
(15-16 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Laurens High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Laurens County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at East Laurens High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Laurens County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
 
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