Top Rankings
Laurens 56 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,715 students in Laurens 56 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Laurens 56 School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,281 Schools
# Students
2,715 Students
789,960 Students
# Teachers
205 Teachers
54,656 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Laurens 56 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 76 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#35 out of 81 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
50%
Graduation Rate
81%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.66
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,193 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
23 Students
13,762 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
192 Students
100,535 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
13%
# Black Students
998 Students
249,652 Students
% Black Students
37%
31%
# White Students
1,345 Students
377,241 Students
% White Students
49%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
958 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
153 Students
45,455 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
134
26,663
# Students in K Grade:
198
54,320
# Students in 1st Grade:
208
57,885
# Students in 2nd Grade:
184
56,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
164
57,133
# Students in 4th Grade:
202
57,214
# Students in 5th Grade:
181
58,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
222
58,830
# Students in 7th Grade:
239
59,976
# Students in 8th Grade:
202
62,318
# Students in 9th Grade:
243
72,477
# Students in 10th Grade:
197
64,173
# Students in 11th Grade:
158
53,571
# Students in 12th Grade:
183
50,551
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,213 is higher than the state median of $15,297. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,503 is higher than the state median of $14,891. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,213
$15,297
Spending / Student
$15,503
$14,891
Best Laurens 56 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clinton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18132 Highway 72 East
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-0817
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-0817
Grades: 9-12
| 781 students
Rank: #22.
Clinton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Chestnut Street
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-0812
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-0812
Grades: K-5
| 383 students
Rank: #33.
Eastside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
103 Old Colony Road
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-0827
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-0827
Grades: K-5
| 466 students
Rank: #44.
Clinton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 North Adair Street
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-0807
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-0807
Grades: 6-8
| 663 students
Rank: #55.
Joanna Woodson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 South Ellis Street
Joanna, SC 29351
(864) 697-6480
Joanna, SC 29351
(864) 697-6480
Grades: K-5
| 288 students
Rank: n/an/a
M. S. Bailey Child Development Center
Magnet School
625 Elizabeth Street
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-0836
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-0836
Grades: PK
| 134 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Laurens 56 School District?
Laurens 56 School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,715 students.
What is the rank of Laurens 56hool District?
Laurens 56hool District is ranked #34 out of 76 school districts in South Carolina (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Laurens 56hool District?
49% of Laurens 56hool District students are White, 37% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Laurens 56hool District?
Laurens 56hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Laurens 56hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,503 is higher than the state median of $14,891. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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