Schools in Zip Code 31075

Zip code 31075, serving the Rentz, Georgia area, is home to just one school: Southwest Laurens Elementary, a PK-5 school within the Laurens County School District.

Southwest Laurens Elementary is a standout performer, particularly given that nearly 99% of its 967 students qualify for free or reduced lunch. The school has climbed an impressive 180 spots in state rankings over two years, moving from 394th (2023-2024) to 214th (2025-2026) out of roughly 1,200 Georgia elementary schools—now placing it in the top 18% statewide. Its mathematics proficiency is exceptional, with 3rd graders at 67.8% (state: 48.3%), 4th graders at 65.3% (state: 50.1%), and 5th graders at 57.0% (state: 44.1%). The school also made strong year-over-year math gains, including a remarkable +10.3 point jump in 4th grade. Science performance is another strength, with 5th graders at 56.4% proficiency versus the state's 44.2%. Chronic absenteeism sits at 16.7%, slightly better than the district and state averages of 17.7%.

While math and science shine, English Language Arts (ELA) shows room for growth. In the most recent available data (2024-2025), 3rd grade ELA (38.1%) slightly exceeded the state (34.9%), and 5th grade (45.9%) edged past the state (43.0%), but 4th grade ELA (38.1%) trailed both the state (39.3%) and the district (44.1%). The school also underperforms its district in 4th grade math (65.3% vs. 67.2%), suggesting a possible 4th-grade-specific challenge. With a favorable 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio and $13,911 per-student spending, the school appears well-resourced. Overall, Southwest Laurens Elementary is defying expectations for a high-poverty school, achieving top-quintile results in math and science—a model worth studying for other schools facing similar challenges.