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West Laurens Middle School

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West Laurens Middle School ranks 123 rd of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

123^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 584 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 79% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

West Laurens Middle School is a public middle school in Dublin, Georgia, serving 923 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Laurens County School District, which is ranked 41 out of 206 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Laurens Middle School consistently outperforms the Laurens County and Georgia state averages in standardized test scores, with 98.3% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 49.2% for Laurens County and 44.9% for the state. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25% of Georgia middle schools over the past 10 years, and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.5 to 14.5 students per teacher, which is lower than the state average.

When compared to the nearby East Laurens Middle School and Dublin Middle School, West Laurens Middle School stands out with its significantly higher academic performance, statewide ranking, and lower student-teacher ratio. This suggests that West Laurens Middle School is providing a more robust and effective educational experience for its students, despite the fact that a significant portion of the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

898

Students ?

13.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,738

Per pupil spending ?

83%

Free/discounted lunch ?

879 Honeysuckle Rd
Dublin, GA 31021

(478) 272-8452

District: Laurens County

Students who attend West Laurens Middle School usually attend:

High:	East Laurens High School
	West Laurens High School

Feeder schools for West Laurens Middle School:

Elementary:	East Laurens Elementary School
	East Laurens Primary School
	Northwest Laurens Elementary
	Southwest Laurens Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.8%

African American:

27.4%

Hispanic:

5.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 62nd percentile in 2015 → 79th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (53% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Georgia middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 17 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school53%

District avg45%

Georgia avg40%

123^rd of 584

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 21%▲ up 17 pts since 2015

From top 38% (2015) to top 21% (2025)

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SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Middle Schools in the Laurens County

41^st of 206Laurens County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	76.1	123 of 584	78.9%	★★★★☆
2024	75.6	122 of 588	79.3%	★★★★☆
2023	77.3	115 of 577	80.1%	★★★★☆
2022	78.6	103 of 567	81.8%	★★★★☆
2021	80.8	80 of 542	85.2%	★★★★☆
2019	71.4	144 of 559	74.2%	★★★★☆
2018	70.3	140 of 543	74.2%	★★★★☆
2017	67.4	151 of 539	72.0%	★★★★☆
2016	61.4	174 of 545	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	56.1	205 of 537	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	67.1	171 of 521	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	70.4	143 of 527	72.9%	★★★★☆
2012	68.5	150 of 508	70.5%	★★★★☆
2011	69.6	147 of 504	70.8%	★★★★☆
2010	66.4	159 of 494	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	66.1	149 of 466	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	63.3	167 of 462	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	69.9	113 of 445	74.6%	★★★★☆
2006	69.5	111 of 420	73.6%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I98%+53 vs state

Mathematics59%+18 vs state

Social Studies56%+17 vs state

Science55%+26 vs state

English Language Arts42%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, January 7, 2014

This school has a very poor monitoring system of their students. The students are able to do a number of inappropriate things both in the classroom, in the bathrooms of the school as well as on the bus to the school itself.
The teachers are unable to settle children down for others to learn and some make it impossible to concentrate and get the necessary information needed for a good education.
Teachers are unable to properly input information in grading systems or are untrained in the system or maybe just don't care enough about efficiency of students grades to learn correct procedure.
Principal is ignorant to the lack of teacher discipline in the classroom and in some cases to what his teachers are doing in the classroom at all!! When crude and inappropriate situations are brought to his attention, he accuses the child of making things up or just plain out lying until numerous parents have called to complain.
I started homeschooling my children this year due to the complete dissatisfaction I have with the Laurens County School system. The whole system as well as the old and new superintendent are a joke where educating our children, who are our future, is concerned!!!! Close Quote

Schools Near West Laurens Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)				Milestones Assessment Science (2025)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Laurens Middle School	Public	6-8	879 Honeysuckle Rd	Dublin	31021	Laurens County	Laurens County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 272-8452	898	67	13.3	83.0%	573 (63.8%)	246 (27.4%)	53 (5.9%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.1%)	76.1	123^rd of 584 public middle schools	78.9%		75.6	122^nd of 588 public middle schools	79.3%	1	98.3		40.6	41.8	43.3		56.5	56.2	64.6		54.6	55.7	$13,738	$878	$12,860
Dublin Middle School	Public	5-8	1501 N Jefferson St	Dublin	31021	Laurens County	Dublin City	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 353-8130	634	43	14.8	100.0%	55 (8.7%)	542 (85.5%)	15 (2.4%)	7 (1.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.9%)	19.5	471^st of 584 public middle schools	19.3%		27.2	427^th of 588 public middle schools	27.4%	44		24.0	20.0	21.9	24.5	22.0	10.0	16.1	31.3	23.3	9.9	21.1
East Laurens Middle School	Public	6-8	930 US Highway 80 E	Dublin	31027	Laurens County	Laurens County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 272-1201	536	43	12.4	100.0%	246 (45.9%)	222 (41.4%)	54 (10.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.1%)	43.6	308^th of 584 public middle schools	47.3%		58.9	218^th of 588 public middle schools	62.9%	90	88.2		34.5	37.0	26.6		26.0	40.5	37.9		29.4	31.1	$13,970	$670	$13,299

Frequently Asked Questions about West Laurens Middle School

What is the racial makeup of West Laurens Middle School?

Students at West Laurens Middle School are 64% White, 27% African American, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is West Laurens Middle School a good school?

West Laurens Middle School ranks 123^rd of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend West Laurens Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 898 students attended West Laurens Middle School.

What high school do graduates of West Laurens Middle School attend?

Students who attend West Laurens Middle School usually go on to attend East Laurens High School

What district is West Laurens Middle School in?

Laurens County

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