East Laurens High School vs. West Laurens High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 636 students in grades 9-12, East Laurens High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 1,241 students in grades 9-12, West Laurens High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
636 students
1,241 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
80 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1341 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#824 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
15-19%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
181
322
Grade 10 Students
158
338
Grade 11 Students
147
300
Grade 12 Students
150
281
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
5%
% Black
41%
26%
% White
49%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
