M. S. Bailey Child Development Center

M. S. Bailey Child Development Center, a tiny elementary-level community in Clinton, South Carolina, overseen by Laurens 56, serves 139 students, covering grade pre-K. Compared to the state average of about 526 students per school, that is 74% smaller than typical.

M. S. Bailey Child Development Center is one of 6 schools operated by Laurens 56, a district that hosts 2,707 students overall.

Demographically, M. S. Bailey Child Development Center lists that the largest single group is White at 51%, but no single group is in the majority. Other groups include 28% Black, 12% Hispanic, 8% multiracial. By comparison, Laurens County as a whole is about 68% White, so the school skews noticeably less White than its surroundings.

On the income-and-resources front, M. S. Bailey Child Development Center records 10 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 13.9:1. The state averages about 13.3:1, putting this campus right in line with peers.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Laurens County put median household income runs about $57,623, about 18% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. M. S. Bailey Child Development Center is one of 18 public schools in Laurens County (combined enrollment of about 8,681 students).

The closest other public school is Summit Classical School, roughly 0.9 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 6 other public schools cluster around M. S. Bailey Child Development Center.

The school occupies a small-town site.

Looking at the recent track record. M. S. Bailey Child Development Center's enrollment has increased 60% since 2018, when it stood at 87 (now 139). White enrollment moved from 60% to 51% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 9.7:1 in 2018 to 13.9:1 today.

On the community side, the feed for M. S. Bailey Child Development Center typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.