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West Laurens High School

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West Laurens High School ranks 97 th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

97^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 79% of Georgia high schools

Summary

West Laurens High School is a public high school in Dexter, Georgia, serving 1,241 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Laurens County School District, which is ranked 41 out of 206 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

The school consistently performs above the Laurens County and Georgia state averages in standardized test scores, particularly in subjects like United States History, Biology, and Algebra I. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 60.5% of West Laurens High School students were proficient or better in United States History, compared to 50.4% for Laurens County and 38.6% for the state. The school also maintains a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 84.4% to 89.3% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. However, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, suggesting that factors beyond just academic achievement may influence its performance.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Dodge County High School and Bleckley County High School, West Laurens High School generally outperforms its counterparts in academic metrics. The school also has a relatively higher spending per student compared to some nearby schools. However, the school faces challenges related to socioeconomic factors, with a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, which may require ongoing attention and strategic planning to maintain its competitive edge.

1,262

Students ?

16.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,324

Per pupil spending ?

70.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3692 Ga Highway 257
Dexter, GA 31019

(478) 875-1000

District: Laurens County

Feeder schools for West 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:

63.9%

African American:

26.5%

Hispanic:

5.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 81st percentile in 2015 → 79th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (51% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Georgia high schools

✓92% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school51%

District avg46%

Georgia avg42%

97^th of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 21%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st 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	66.4	97 of 452	78.5%	★★★★☆
2024	62.5	120 of 458	73.8%	★★★★☆
2023	72.4	68 of 442	84.6%	★★★★☆
2022	40.2	221 of 429	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	53.6	143 of 410	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.1	133 of 438	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.2	101 of 428	76.4%	★★★★☆
2017	54.1	117 of 420	72.1%	★★★★☆
2016	60.9	97 of 426	77.2%	★★★★☆
2015	64.0	83 of 435	80.9%	★★★★☆
2014	69.3	83 of 425	80.5%	★★★★☆
2013	63.1	120 of 425	71.8%	★★★★☆
2012	60.9	142 of 396	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	59.3	150 of 402	62.7%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

United States History60%+22 vs state

Biology50%+5 vs state

American Literature and Composition47%+7 vs state

Algebra I47%~ state avg

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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)	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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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
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
Cadwell RYDC	Public	6-12	2839 Railroad Ave	Cadwell	31009	Laurens County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 689-4750	15	3	5.0	73.3%	2 (13.3%)	13 (86.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
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)
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
Bleckley County Success Academy	Public	6-12	140 Country Club Rd	Cochran	31014	Bleckley County	Bleckley County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 934-1685	83	5	18.4	100.0%	41 (49.4%)	37 (44.6%)	3 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	4.6	442^nd of 452 public high schools	2.2%		8	430^th of 458 public high schools	6.1%	12	10.5	0.0	0.0	0.0
Bleckley County High School	Public	9-12	1 Royal Dr	Cochran	31014	Bleckley County	Bleckley County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 934-6258	680	45	15.2	70.6%	465 (68.4%)	161 (23.7%)	31 (4.6%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.6%)	61.1	115^th of 452 public high schools	74.6%		64.6	108^th of 458 public high schools	76.4%	7	44.7	49.3	55.1	41.1	$12,699	$760	$11,939
Dodge County High School	Public	9-12	350 Pearl Bates Ave	Eastman	31023	Dodge County	Dodge County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 374-7711	809	56	14.4	96.3%	453 (56.0%)	269 (33.3%)	54 (6.7%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.6%)	38.1	244^th of 452 public high schools	46.0%		38.4	249^th of 458 public high schools	45.6%	5	21.8	32.6	50.8	30.4	$11,703	$938	$10,765

Frequently Asked Questions about West Laurens High School

How many students attend West Laurens High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,262 students attended West Laurens High School.

What is the racial makeup of West Laurens High School?

Students at West Laurens High School are 64% White, 27% African American, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is West Laurens High School a good school?

West Laurens High School ranks 97^th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is West Laurens High School in?

Laurens County

What schools feed into West Laurens High School?

West 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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