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East Laurens Middle School

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East Laurens Middle School ranks 308 th of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

308^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 584 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 47% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

East Laurens Middle School is a public middle school located in Dublin, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 542 students. The school is part of the Laurens County School District, which is ranked 41 out of 206 districts in Georgia and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Despite having a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 84.78% to 88.01% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, East Laurens Middle School has consistently performed better than the Laurens County and Georgia state averages in several Milestones Assessment subjects. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school had an 88.2% proficiency rate in Algebra I, compared to 49.2% for Laurens County and 44.9% for Georgia. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.8 to 14.2, and higher per-student spending, ranging from $8,588 to $9,785, may contribute to its academic performance.

When compared to nearby schools, Johnson County Middle School has lower proficiency rates across most subjects, while West Laurens Middle School, which is in the same district, outperforms East Laurens Middle School in several academic areas, particularly in mathematics and science. However, East Laurens Middle School's consistent academic achievement, despite its high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, suggests that the school is effectively supporting its student population and could serve as a model for other schools facing similar challenges.

536

Students ?

12.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,970

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

930 US Highway 80 E
Dublin, GA 31027

(478) 272-1201

District: Laurens County

Students who attend East Laurens Middle School usually attend:

High:	East Laurens High School
	West Laurens High School

Feeder schools for East Laurens Middle School:

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.9%

African American:

41.4%

Hispanic:

10.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 70th percentile in 2022 → 47th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (34% vs 40% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (29% vs 20% Georgia)

!Ranking has slipped from its 70th-percentile peak (2022) to 47th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school34%

District avg45%

Georgia avg40%

308^th of 584

Georgia public middle schools ?

Bottom 47%▲ up 15 pts since 2015

From bottom 33% (2015) to bottom 47% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd 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	43.6	308 of 584	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	58.9	218 of 588	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.4	216 of 577	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	65.7	172 of 567	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.4	171 of 542	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.4	214 of 559	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	49.1	261 of 543	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	49.9	263 of 539	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	49.0	258 of 545	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	33.4	362 of 537	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	41.5	369 of 521	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	33.3	409 of 527	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	33.5	394 of 508	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	39.5	351 of 504	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	34.8	374 of 494	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	36.0	354 of 466	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	40.4	322 of 462	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2007	29.1	372 of 445	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	33.7	334 of 420	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I88%+43 vs state

Mathematics35%-7 vs state

English Language Arts33%-8 vs state

Social Studies31%-8 vs state

Science29%~ state avg

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by a teacher
Wednesday, July 31, 2019

This is best kept secret in Laurens County. I’ve taught here for 28 years and have love each and every year. Close Quote

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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
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
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
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
Johnson County Middle School	Public	6-8	150 Herschel Walker Dr	Wrightsville	31096	Johnson County	Johnson County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 864-2222	220	21	10.4	100.0%	118 (53.6%)	87 (39.5%)	9 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)	37.4	357^th of 584 public middle schools	38.9%		45.8	303^rd of 588 public middle schools	48.5%	54	82.4		28.4	40.6	24.7		14.9	34.8	37.0		30.1	24.7	$14,795	$1,131	$13,664

Frequently Asked Questions about East Laurens Middle School

What district is East Laurens Middle School in?

Laurens County

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

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

How many students attend East Laurens Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 536 students attended East Laurens Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of East Laurens Middle School?

Students at East Laurens Middle School are 46% White, 41% African American, 10% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is East Laurens Middle School a good school?

East Laurens Middle School ranks 308^th of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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