Summary:
The 31019 zip code area is home to a single high school, West Laurens High School, which serves grades 9-12. The school has shown fluctuating performance in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 68th out of 442 Georgia high schools in 2022-2023 to 221st out of 429 in 2021-2022. Despite these variations, West Laurens High School maintains a 4-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating above-average performance.
Academically, the school's Milestones Assessment scores present a mixed picture, with some subject areas, such as Algebra I and Biology, exceeding the county and state averages, while others, like American Literature and Composition and United States History, are closer to or slightly below the averages. The school's four-year graduation rate in 2021-2022 was 89.4%, which is a positive indicator. However, the school faces socioeconomic challenges, with a high percentage (84.82%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.
Despite these challenges, Laurens County and West Laurens High School have the potential to improve and achieve more consistent, high-level academic success. By identifying and addressing specific academic weaknesses, as well as leveraging the school's strengths, the district and school can work to provide a well-rounded education for their students.
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