High Schools in Laurens County

Laurens County, Georgia is home to two high schools: West Laurens High School and East Laurens High School. Based on the available data, West Laurens High School appears to be the standout performer in the district, consistently ranking higher in statewide rankings and outperforming East Laurens High School and the Laurens County district as a whole on key metrics such as test scores and graduation rates.

West Laurens High School has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past few years, while East Laurens High School has only a 2-star rating. West Laurens also has higher proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones assessments across all subject areas and a higher 4-year graduation rate of 85.4% compared to East Laurens' 85.4%. Additionally, West Laurens has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 44.24% compared to East Laurens' 66.04%, which may be a contributing factor to the performance gap between the two schools.

Despite having a lower per-student spending of $8,320 in the 2018-2019 school year compared to East Laurens' $9,803, West Laurens High School is able to achieve better outcomes, indicating more efficient resource allocation and utilization. However, it is important to note that West Laurens' statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past few years, highlighting the need for continuous improvement and monitoring of school performance in the Laurens County district.