East Laurens High School

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East Laurens High School ranks 246 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

East Laurens High School is a public high school in East Dublin, Georgia, serving 648 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Laurens County School District, which is ranked 42 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the Laurens County School District is generally performing well, East Laurens High School has consistently underperformed compared to the county and state averages on the Milestones Assessments. The school's four-year graduation rate has also been steadily declining, from 87.8% in 2019-2020 to 85.8% in 2021-2022, which is lower than the state average. Additionally, East Laurens High School has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 84.88% to 84.91% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average.

Interestingly, when comparing East Laurens High School to other nearby high schools, some patterns emerge. West Laurens High School, which is in the same district, consistently outperforms East Laurens High School on academic measures and has a higher graduation rate. Meanwhile, Treutlen Middle/High School and Johnson County High School, which are in different districts, have similar academic performance to East Laurens High School, but with lower overall rankings. In contrast, Dublin High School and Moore Street Facility, which are in the Dublin City district, have significantly lower academic performance and higher rates of economic disadvantage compared to East Laurens High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1010 Hwy 80 E
East Dublin, GA 31027

(478) 272-3144

District: Laurens County

SchoolDigger Rank:
246^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,803

Feeder schools for East Laurens High School:

Elementary:	East Laurens Elementary School
	East Laurens Primary School
	Northwest Laurens Elementary
	Southwest Laurens Elementary
Middle:	East Laurens Middle School
	West Laurens Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 648

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.0%

African American:

40.6%

Hispanic:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Laurens High School ranks worse than 53.7% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.02. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at East Laurens High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Laurens High School is $9,803.

Schooldigger Rankings:

East Laurens High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks East Laurens High School 246^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See East Laurens High School in the ranking list.)

Laurens County:

SchoolDigger ranks Laurens County 42^nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for East Laurens High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	36.78	239^th	335	28.7%
2007	35.85	264^th	358	26.3%
2008	27.36	304^th	370	17.8%
2009	30.42	300^th	372	19.4%
2010	22.65	334^th	384	13.0%
2011	35.58	300^th	402	25.4%
2012	45.71	227^th	396	42.7%
2013	46.62	235^th	425	44.7%
2014	37.95	284^th	425	33.2%
2015	38.59	237^th	435	45.5%
2016	37.46	235^th	426	44.8%
2017	26.50	300^th	420	28.6%
2018	32.73	264^th	428	38.3%
2019	50.79	157^th	438	64.2%
2021	45.49	181^st	410	55.9%
2022	43.20	201^st	429	53.1%
2023	49.69	177^th	442	60.0%
2024	39.02	246^th	458	46.3%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for East Laurens High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1997	390	202	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	593
1998	372	205	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	579
1999	418	220	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	642
2000	400	230	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	634
2001	371	239	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	616
2002	355	273	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	633
2003	355	273	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	633
2004	356	265	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	626
2005	374	266	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	2	648
2006	376	272	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	4	662
2007	391	290	2	14	0	n/a	n/a	2	699
2008	378	312	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	3	705
2009	360	295	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	4	671
2010	337	282	1	17	0	0	5	0	642
2011	314	257	2	16	0	0	15	0	604
2012	322	256	3	18	1	0	21	0	621
2013	345	250	5	19	2	0	21	0	642
2014	338	251	5	23	1	0	10	0	628
2015	321	252	3	29	0	0	13	0	618
2016	309	243	2	21	1	0	16	0	592
2017	294	224	1	20	0	0	13	0	552
2018	303	241	1	21	0	0	12	0	578
2019	313	270	1	25	0	1	12	0	622
2020	330	263	1	30	1	0	12	0	637
2021	335	252	0	36	2	1	17	0	643
2022	347	263	0	36	4	1	13	0	664
2023	324	263	3	34	4	1	19	0	648

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Laurens High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	593	39.6	15.0	47.4
1998	579	43.7	13.2	45.8
1999	642	44.5	14.4	46.9
2000	634	44.8	14.2	48.6
2001	616	48.0	12.8	48.4
2002	633	46.7	13.6	53.1
2003	633	46.7	13.6	53.1
2004	626	48.5	12.9	56.7
2005	648	47.9	13.5	54.6
2006	662	50.9	13.0	60.9
2007	699	57.2	12.2	61
2008	705	56.8	12.4	57.1
2009	671	58.2	11.5	68.4
2010	642	48.3	13.2	66.5
2011	604	44.0	13.7	67.2
2012	621	40.0	15.5	71.2
2013	642	39.5	16.2	73.5
2014	628	41.5	15.1	74.8
2015	618	41.0	15.0	73.5
2016	592	42.0	14.0	75.5
2017	552	43.5	12.6	85
2018	578	34.9	16.5	84.9
2019	622	41.7	14.9	85
2020	637	44.1	14.4	84.8
2021	643	46.9	13.7	84.9
2022	664	48.5	13.6	n/a
2023	648	48.4	13.3	84.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Laurens High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	593	39.6	15.0	47.4
1998	579	43.7	13.2	45.8
1999	642	44.5	14.4	46.9
2000	634	44.8	14.2	48.6
2001	616	48.0	12.8	48.4
2002	633	46.7	13.6	53.1
2003	633	46.7	13.6	53.1
2004	626	48.5	12.9	56.7
2005	648	47.9	13.5	54.6
2006	662	50.9	13.0	60.9
2007	699	57.2	12.2	61
2008	705	56.8	12.4	57.1
2009	671	58.2	11.5	68.4
2010	642	48.3	13.2	66.5
2011	604	44.0	13.7	67.2
2012	621	40.0	15.5	71.2
2013	642	39.5	16.2	73.5
2014	628	41.5	15.1	74.8
2015	618	41.0	15.0	73.5
2016	592	42.0	14.0	75.5
2017	552	43.5	12.6	85
2018	578	34.9	16.5	84.9
2019	622	41.7	14.9	85
2020	637	44.1	14.4	84.8
2021	643	46.9	13.7	84.9
2022	664	48.5	13.6	n/a
2023	648	48.4	13.3	84.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for East Laurens High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$579 (5.9%)	$9,303 (94.1%)	$9,882
2018	$582 (6.7%)	$8,122 (93.3%)	$8,704
2019	$763 (7.8%)	$9,041 (92.2%)	$9,803

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Laurens High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 157^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 177^th of 442 High schools	4.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (East Laurens High School)	24.6	34	9.4%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Laurens County)	38.1	41.5	3.4%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (East Laurens High School)	19.6	33	13.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Laurens County)	35.8	54	18.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (East Laurens High School)	72	41.7	30.3%
End of Course Biology (Laurens County)	47.5	55	7.5%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (East Laurens High School)	73.4	45.4	28%
End of Course United States History (Laurens County)	53.8	46.3	7.5%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	622	648	4.2%
African American	270	263	2.6%
American Indian	0	4
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	25	34	36%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	313	324	3.5%
Two or More Races	12	19	58.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85%	84.9%	0.2%

Schools Near East Laurens High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East Laurens High School	Public	9-12	1010 Hwy 80 E	East Dublin	31027	Laurens County	Laurens County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 272-3144	648	48	13.3	84.9%	324 (50.0%)	263 (40.6%)	34 (5.2%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (2.9%)	39	246^th of 458 public high schools	46.3%		49.7	177^th of 442 public high schools	60.0%	69	32.7	37.7	40.4	28.2									$9,803	$763	$9,041
Moore Street Facility	Public	6-12	1405 W Moore St	Dublin	31021	Laurens County	Dublin City	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 353-8400	55	6	9.1	100.0%	2 (3.6%)	52 (94.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	3.9	457^th of 458 public high schools	0.2%		4.6	440^th of 442 public high schools	0.5%	17	0.0		5.3	0.0									$19,551	$3,125	$16,426
Dublin High School	Public	9-12	1127 Hillcrest Pkwy	Dublin	31021	Laurens County	Dublin City	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 353-8040	544	52	10.4	100.0%	39 (7.2%)	476 (87.5%)	12 (2.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.6%)	16.6	387^th of 458 public high schools	15.5%		14.1	383^rd of 442 public high schools	13.3%	4	13.6	13.6	18.0	26.9									$11,234	$1,283	$9,950
Johnson County High School	Public	9-12	150 Herschel Walker Dr	Wrightsville	31096	Johnson County	Johnson County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 864-2222	303	23	13.1	94.4%	154 (50.8%)	135 (44.6%)	9 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	35.4	267^th of 458 public high schools	41.7%		40.6	230^th of 442 public high schools	48.0%	37	29.2	40.0	41.7	20.8									$9,498	$813	$8,684
West Laurens High School	Public	9-12	3692 Ga Highway 257	Dexter	31019	Laurens County	Laurens County	No	No	No	No	(478) 875-1000	1,271	76	16.6	84.8%	822 (64.7%)	327 (25.7%)	61 (4.8%)	21 (1.7%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	35 (2.8%)	62.5	120^th of 458 public high schools	73.8%		72.4	68^th of 442 public high schools	84.6%	52	47.1	48.6	48.0	50.5									$8,320	$370	$7,950
Treutlen Middle/High School	Public	6-12	7892 Ga Highway 29	Soperton	30457	Treutlen County	Treutlen County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 529-7131	532	42	12.5	89.5%	273 (51.3%)	222 (41.7%)	14 (2.6%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.6%)	36.5	259^th of 458 public high schools	43.4%		41.5	223^rd of 442 public high schools	49.5%	36	36.5	28.9	38.2	31.7	31.9	34.7	36.3	26.4	33.8	26.5	28.7	39.2	$9,644	$855	$8,790

Frequently Asked Questions about East Laurens High School

Is East Laurens High School a good school?

East Laurens High School ranks 246^th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into East Laurens High School?

East Laurens High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : East Laurens Elementary School
Elementary : East Laurens Primary School
Elementary : Northwest Laurens Elementary
Elementary : Southwest Laurens Elementary
Middle : East Laurens Middle School
Middle : West Laurens Middle School

What is the racial makeup of East Laurens High School?

Students at East Laurens High School are 50% White, 41% African American, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is East Laurens High School in?

Laurens County

How many students attend East Laurens High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 648 students attended East Laurens High School.

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