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Laurens Middle

PublicGrades 6–8
Laurens, South Carolina · Laurens 55
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students395
Student:Teacher13.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch100%
Title INo
Laurens
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 545
395
Total Enrollment
State avg: 76%
100%+24.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Laurens Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Laurens, South Carolina. The school enrolls 395 students. It is part of the Laurens 55 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictLaurens 55
County45059
CityLaurens
ZIP29360
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID450261000700

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment395

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %100%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)