Summary:
ZIP code 31021 in Dublin, Georgia, is served by six schools—two elementary, two middle, and two high schools (including an alternative facility)—with a total enrollment of roughly 3,268 students across the Dublin City and Laurens County districts.
The standout school in this area is West Laurens Middle School, which ranks in the 90th percentile statewide and dramatically outperforms its local peers. Its Algebra I proficiency rate is 100%—more than double the state average—and its 8th grade science (62.2%) and social studies (59.3%) scores far exceed state norms. By contrast, Dublin Middle School posts proficiency rates of just 9-29% across subjects, a gap of 40-50 percentage points. Among elementary schools, Susie Dasher is the stronger performer, with 58.1% 3rd grade math proficiency versus Hillcrest Elementary's 35%, though both improve by 4th grade. Dublin High School presents a paradox: it ranks in the bottom 10% of Georgia high schools yet boasts a 96.5% graduation rate, well above the state average. The Moore Street Facility, an alternative school with just 40 students, spends $35,015 per student—nearly double the next highest—and has a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio, though its chronic absenteeism (29.4%) and test scores remain low.
Chronic absenteeism is a clear predictor of performance: Dublin High (30.5%) and Moore Street (29.4%) have the highest rates and lowest scores, while Susie Dasher (9.3%) leads academically. Five of six schools report 100% free/reduced lunch eligibility, reflecting significant economic stress, yet West Laurens Middle proves high achievement is possible in high-poverty settings. Notably, all Dublin City schools have seen rankings decline or stagnate over three years, with Dublin Middle falling from 427th to 478th statewide. English Language Arts scores for the current year are not yet available—they release in December—so parents should wait for that data before drawing conclusions about reading and writing performance.
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