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West Laurens High School

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West Laurens High School ranks 75 th of 457 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

75^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 457 Georgia High Schools

Better than 84% of Georgia high schools

Summary

West Laurens High School in Dexter, GA, serves about 1,262 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Laurens County School District, and it has earned a strong reputation as a regional academic leader. The school currently ranks 75th out of 455 high schools statewide (84th percentile) with a 4-star rating—a remarkable rebound from a low point just a few years ago. In fact, the school has climbed 146 positions since the 2021-2022 school year, showing real resilience and steady improvement. About 70% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, yet the school consistently outperforms both district and state averages across most subjects.

Academically, West Laurens stands out clearly among nearby traditional high schools. In the most recent testing cycle, proficiency rates hit 54.9% in Algebra I, 59.6% in Biology, and 55.4% in U.S. History—all well above state averages. The contrast with East Laurens High School, the other traditional high school in the same district, is striking: East Laurens posted just 34.4% in Algebra I and 27.5% in U.S. History. Even Bleckley County High School, which edges out West Laurens in Algebra I (62% vs. 54.9%), falls far behind in U.S. History (14.9% vs. 55.4%). West Laurens' performance in U.S. History is a particular strength, running 15-20 points above state averages for three straight years. The school also achieves strong results across student subgroups, ranking in the 84th percentile for African American students and 85th for male students.

Beyond test scores, West Laurens posts a graduation rate of 92.1%—nearly five points above the state average—and a dropout rate of just 1.2%, half the statewide figure. The school does this while spending less per student ($12,324) than many comparable schools, including Dublin High School ($19,266). One area to watch is chronic absenteeism, which sits at 20.3%, slightly above the state average of 17.7%. Special education outcomes also lag the school's overall performance. Still, with its strong academics, efficient use of resources, and positive trajectory, West Laurens is a standout choice for families in central Georgia.

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: Improving — 77th percentile in 2016 → 84th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (57% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 16% of Georgia high schools

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

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school57%

District avg51%

Georgia avg45%

75^th of 457

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 16%▲ up 6 pts since 2016

From top 23% (2016) to top 16% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2High Schools in the Laurens County

31^st of 202Laurens 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
2026	68.2	75 of 457	83.6%	★★★★☆
2025	66.4	96 of 451	78.7%	★★★★☆
2024	62.5	119 of 454	73.8%	★★★★☆
2023	72.4	70 of 448	84.4%	★★★★☆
2022	40.2	224 of 431	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
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%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	70.2	62 of 377	83.6%	★★★★☆
2025	53.9	118 of 391	69.8%	★★★★☆
2024	51.6	139 of 382	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.5	114 of 384	70.3%	★★★★☆
2022	43.5	170 of 372	54.3%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	66.3	84 of 431	80.5%	★★★★☆
2025	65.3	101 of 438	76.9%	★★★★☆
2024	59.1	130 of 435	70.1%	★★★★☆
2023	70.1	80 of 433	81.5%	★★★★☆
2022	49.4	185 of 430	57.0%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	86.4	23 of 312	92.6%	★★★★★
2024	53.2	115 of 315	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	77.1	45 of 295	84.7%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	70.6	65 of 436	85.1%	★★★★☆
2025	67.1	93 of 442	79.0%	★★★★☆
2024	64.1	108 of 436	75.2%	★★★★☆
2023	74.1	61 of 436	86.0%	★★★★☆
2022	45.5	204 of 427	52.2%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	38.5	201 of 339	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	63.6	89 of 347	74.4%	★★★★☆
2024	56.0	106 of 344	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	73.5	50 of 343	85.4%	★★★★☆
2022	38.0	182 of 331	45.0%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	60.2	94 of 334	71.9%	★★★★☆
2025	57.7	111 of 341	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.3	125 of 346	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.1	87 of 343	74.6%	★★★★☆
2022	35.2	199 of 339	41.3%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2025)93rd percentile+14 vs school

Male (2026)85th percentile~ school

African American (2026)84th percentile~ school

Female (2026)81st percentile-3 vs school

White (2026)72nd percentile-12 vs school

Special Education (2026)41st percentile-43 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Biology60%+12 vs state

United States History55%+17 vs state

Algebra I55%+7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2026)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2026)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Milestones Assessment Science (2026)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2026)	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science (2026)	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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	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	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science 8th Grade	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%)	68.2	75^th of 457 public high schools	83.6%		66.4	96^th of 451 public high schools	78.7%	21	54.9	59.6	55.4							$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%)	10.5	411^th of 457 public high schools	10.1%		21.3	349^th of 451 public high schools	22.6%	62	13.4	21.6	4.1
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%)	34.3	264^th of 457 public high schools	42.2%		35	268^th of 451 public high schools	40.6%	4	34.4	42.7	27.5							$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%)								(n/a)			0.0			18.8	0.0	18.8
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%)	57.8	121^st of 457 public high schools	73.5%		61.1	114^th of 451 public high schools	74.7%	7	62.0	60.8	14.9							$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%)	30.2	286^th of 457 public high schools	37.4%		38.1	243^rd of 451 public high schools	46.1%	43	30.0	35.3	31.7							$11,703	$938	$10,765

Frequently Asked Questions about West Laurens High School

What district is West Laurens High School in?

Laurens County

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.

How many students attend West Laurens High School?

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

Is West Laurens High School a good school?

West Laurens High School ranks 75^th of 457 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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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