Middle Schools in Laurens County

Laurens County, Georgia is home to two middle schools: West Laurens Middle School and East Laurens Middle School. Based on the available data, West Laurens Middle School emerges as the standout performer, consistently ranking higher in statewide assessments and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, while East Laurens Middle School holds a lower 2-star rating.

West Laurens Middle School outperforms the Laurens County and Georgia averages on the majority of the Milestones Assessment test scores, particularly in Mathematics and Science. The percentage of students proficient or better on the Milestones Assessments is notably higher at West Laurens Middle School compared to East Laurens Middle School across most subject areas and grade levels. Additionally, West Laurens Middle School has an enrollment of 923 students, while East Laurens Middle School has 542 students.

Despite East Laurens Middle School spending more per student ($9,785) than West Laurens Middle School ($8,615), the academic performance gap between the two schools remains significant. This suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as teaching quality, curriculum, and school leadership, may be contributing to the disparities in student outcomes between the two middle schools in Laurens County.