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East Laurens High School

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East Laurens High School ranks 269 th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

269^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 40% of Georgia high schools

Summary

East Laurens High School is a public high school in East Dublin, Georgia, serving 636 students in grades 9-12. 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.

While the Laurens County School District is generally well-performing, East Laurens High School has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages on the Milestones Assessments. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were significantly lower than the county and state in subjects like American Literature and Composition, Algebra I, and United States History. Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 84.4% and 89.8% over the past few years, which is generally lower than the state average of around 85%. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 66.04% to 84.88% over the past few years, suggesting a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing East Laurens High School to other nearby high schools, some interesting patterns emerge. West Laurens High School, which is in the same district, consistently outperforms East Laurens High School on academic measures and has a higher graduation rate and lower free/reduced lunch rate. Treutlen Middle/High School and Johnson County High School, which are in different districts, also outperform East Laurens High School on academic measures, despite having similar or higher free/reduced lunch rates. Meanwhile, Dublin High School, which is the closest school to East Laurens High School, has significantly lower academic performance and a higher free/reduced lunch rate.

662

Students ?

13.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,942

Per pupil spending ?

96.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1010 Hwy 80 E
East Dublin, GA 31027

(478) 272-3144

District: Laurens County

Feeder schools for East Laurens High School:

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.5%

African American:

39.4%

Hispanic:

7.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 46th percentile in 2015 → 40th in 2025

Strengths

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (32% vs 42% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (34% vs 20% Georgia)

!Ranking has slipped — down 6 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school32%

District avg46%

Georgia avg42%

269^th of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Bottom 40%▼ down 5 pts since 2015

From bottom 46% (2015) to bottom 40% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2High 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	35.0	269 of 452	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.0	246 of 458	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.7	177 of 442	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	43.2	201 of 429	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.5	181 of 410	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.8	157 of 438	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	32.7	264 of 428	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	26.5	300 of 420	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	37.5	235 of 426	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	38.6	237 of 435	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	38.0	284 of 425	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	46.6	235 of 425	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	45.7	227 of 396	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	35.6	300 of 402	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	22.7	334 of 384	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	30.4	300 of 372	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	27.4	304 of 370	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	35.9	264 of 358	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	36.8	239 of 335	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Biology37%-7 vs state

Algebra I31%-14 vs state

American Literature and Composition31%-10 vs state

United States History31%-8 vs state

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Schools Near East Laurens High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (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 American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th 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
East Laurens High School	Public	9-12	1010 Hwy 80 E	East Dublin	31027	Laurens County	Laurens County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 272-3144	662	50	13.2	96.7%	321 (48.5%)	261 (39.4%)	50 (7.6%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.8%)	35	269^th of 452 public high schools	40.5%		39	246^th of 458 public high schools	46.3%	23	30.6	30.9	36.8	30.6									$14,942	$953	$13,989
Moore Street Facility	Public	6-12	1405 W Moore St	Dublin	31021	Laurens County	Dublin City	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 353-8400	40	7	5.7	100.0%	2 (5.0%)	37 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.5%)								(n/a)
Dublin High School	Public	9-12	1127 Hillcrest Pkwy	Dublin	31021	Laurens County	Dublin City	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 353-8040	596	59	10.0	100.0%	46 (7.7%)	508 (85.2%)	21 (3.5%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.3%)	21.3	350^th of 452 public high schools	22.6%		16.6	387^th of 458 public high schools	15.5%	37	23.9	22.9	14.7	27.9
Johnson County High School	Public	9-12	150 Herschel Walker Dr	Wrightsville	31096	Johnson County	Johnson County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 864-2222	298	23	12.9	100.0%	153 (51.3%)	123 (41.3%)	12 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.4%)	32.7	282^nd of 452 public high schools	37.6%		35.4	267^th of 458 public high schools	41.7%	15	30.0	37.3	35.7	22.0									$15,496	$1,006	$14,490
West Laurens High School	Public	9-12	3692 Ga Highway 257	Dexter	31019	Laurens County	Laurens County	No	No	No	No	(478) 875-1000	1,262	78	16.1	70.3%	806 (63.9%)	335 (26.5%)	67 (5.3%)	21 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	31 (2.5%)	66.4	97^th of 452 public high schools	78.5%		62.5	120^th of 458 public high schools	73.8%	23	47.4	46.9	49.5	60.5									$12,324	$635	$11,689
Treutlen Middle/High School	Public	6-12	7892 Ga Highway 29	Soperton	30457	Treutlen County	Treutlen County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 529-7131	521	45	11.6	98.3%	262 (50.3%)	210 (40.3%)	23 (4.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.4%)	39.6	234^th of 452 public high schools	48.2%		36.5	259^th of 458 public high schools	43.4%	25	35.6	29.9	43.2	34.9	25.8	38.9	23.4	19.7	29.2	45.5	28.6	53.2	$15,280	$2,017	$13,263

Frequently Asked Questions about East Laurens High School

How many students attend East Laurens High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 662 students attended East Laurens High School.

Is East Laurens High School a good school?

East Laurens High School ranks 269^th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of East Laurens High School?

Students at East Laurens High School are 48% White, 39% African American, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What district is East Laurens High School in?

Laurens County

What schools feed into East Laurens High School?

East Laurens High School is fed by the following schools:

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

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