West Laurens High School is a public high school located in unincorporated Laurens County, Georgia, United States, near Dexter. The school is part of the Laurens County School District, which serves the county. The overall average on the report card for the school is 81.4898
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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,241 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Laurens High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
West Laurens High School's student population of 1,241 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
School Motto
“It’s a Great Day to be a Raider!”
School Rankings
West Laurens High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Laurens High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#705 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
26%
36%
White
64%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Raiders
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Laurens High School's ranking?
West Laurens High School is ranked #705 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are West Laurens High School often compared to?
West Laurens High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Laurens High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Laurens High School?
The graduation rate of West Laurens High School is 88%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend West Laurens High School?
1,241 students attend West Laurens High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of West Laurens High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Laurens High School?
West Laurens High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Laurens High School offer ?
West Laurens High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Laurens High School part of?
West Laurens High School is part of Laurens County School District.
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