Summary:
The Laurens County school district in Georgia is home to two high schools: West Laurens High School and East Laurens High School. While both schools serve students in grades 9-12, the data reveals a significant performance gap between the two institutions.
West Laurens High School stands out as the stronger performer, ranking 120th out of 458 Georgia high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, East Laurens High School is ranked 246th and has a 2-star rating. West Laurens also boasts a higher 4-year graduation rate of 89.4% compared to 85.8% at East Laurens.
Both schools face significant economic challenges, with over 84% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. However, West Laurens High School outperforms the Laurens County and Georgia state averages on several standardized tests, suggesting that factors beyond socioeconomic status may be contributing to the performance gap between the two institutions.
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