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Laurens County

Georgia · Public K-12

For a Georgia county, Laurens County operates a compact public-school system: 14 schools and 8,693 students, broken out as 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high.

7-year change in Laurens County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
8,693
-187 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
14
+1 (+8%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
44%
was 48%
% Hispanic
6%
was 3%
% Black
46%
was 46%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
14
3 districts
Enrollment
8,693
NCES CCD
Median income
$55,010
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
91.4%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
6
4,050 students
Middle
3
2,068 students
High
5
2,575 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Laurens County Public Schools
6,308 students · 3 districts in Laurens County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Laurens County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
57%
Hispanic
3%
Black
37%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
44%
Hispanic
6%
Black
46%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
19.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.2%
civilian labor
Median age
39
24.6% under 18

Test scores in Laurens County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.

See all 8 schools in Laurens County ranked by score →

All schools (14)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
West Laurens High SchoolDexterHigh09-121,262·
Southwest Laurens ElementaryRentzElementaryPK-05967·
West Laurens Middle SchoolDublinMiddle06-08898·
Northwest Laurens ElementaryDudleyElementaryPK-05889·
East Laurens High SchoolEast DublinHigh09-12662·
Dublin Middle SchoolDublinMiddle05-08634·
East Laurens Primary SchoolDublinElementaryPK-02627·
Dublin High SchoolDublinHigh09-12596·
Susie DasherDublinElementaryPK-04554·
Hillcrest ElementaryDublinElementaryPK-04546·
East Laurens Middle SchoolDublinMiddle06-08536·
East Laurens Elementary SchoolEast DublinElementary03-05467·
Moore Street FacilityDublinHigh06-1240·
Cadwell RYDCCadwellHigh06-1215·

Cities in Laurens County

Dublin8 schoolsEast Dublin2 schoolsCadwell1 schoolDexter1 schoolDudley1 schoolRentz1 school

About Laurens County

Across the low-population Georgia county of Laurens County of about 49,798 residents, the public-school footprint covers 14 schools and about 8,693 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $55,010, roughly 19% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 19%. That income level is 12% below the Georgia median.

For a sense of the school types, Laurens County is made up of 6 elementary schools (4,050 students), 3 middle schools (2,068), and 5 high schools (2,575).

Laurens County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 6,308 students across Laurens County.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Laurens County has held roughly steady since SY 2017-18, moving from about 8,880 students to 8,693. Over that span, Laurens County gained 1 school, going from 13 to 14. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 48% to 44%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Laurens County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Laurens County?
Laurens County, Georgia has 14 public K-12 schools serving approximately 8,693 students.
How many high schools are in Laurens County?
Laurens County, Georgia has 5 public high schools, serving approximately 2,575 students.
How many middle schools are in Laurens County?
Laurens County, Georgia has 3 public middle schools, serving approximately 2,068 students.
How many elementary schools are in Laurens County?
Laurens County, Georgia has 6 public elementary schools, serving approximately 4,050 students.
What is the largest school district in Laurens County?
Laurens County Public Schools is the largest school district in Laurens County, serving approximately 6,308 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Laurens County?
Laurens County, Georgia has a population of approximately 49,798, with a median age of 39. About 24.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Laurens County?
Median household income in Laurens County is $55,010, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 19.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Laurens County?
Approximately 19.1% of adults 25 and older in Laurens County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Laurens County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 91.4% of students in Laurens County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Georgia county average of 82.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Laurens County schools?
Across Laurens County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.3 to 1.

Laurens County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data