East Laurens Middle School

East Laurens Middle School in Dublin, GA, serves 536 students in grades 6 through 8 and is part of the highly ranked Laurens County school district. The school has earned a 3-star rating, placing it in the 57th percentile of Georgia middle schools—a notable jump from last year’s 2-star rating and 47th percentile. This upward trend signals positive momentum, even as the school works to close gaps with its in-district peer, West Laurens Middle School, which holds a 4-star rating and ranks in the 90th percentile.

The school’s standout strength is its Algebra I program. In the most recent school year, 91.6% of students scored proficient or better on the End-of-Course assessment—nearly double the state average of 48.1% and far above the district’s 55%. This is not a one-time success; the school has consistently posted scores above 88% for three straight years. However, this excellence does not extend to all areas. For example, 8th-grade math proficiency (49.7%) is slightly above the state average but trails the district (63.2%). The school also shows a mixed picture in 8th-grade science and social studies, where scores hover near state averages after a stronger showing in prior years.

Chronic absenteeism has improved dramatically, dropping from 29.4% to 21.5% in the latest data—a positive sign, though it still exceeds the district and state averages of 17.7%. The most critical area for attention is the school’s 1-star rating for Special Education students (26th percentile), which contrasts sharply with its 5-star rating for Hispanic students (91st percentile). This wide gap highlights where additional support is needed. Families comparing schools may also look at Johnson County Middle School or Dublin Middle School, but East Laurens’ strong Algebra results and improving attendance make it a school worth watching.