Laurens 56

The Laurens 56 school district in South Carolina serves a diverse population of students across 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of strengths and areas for improvement within the district, with some standout schools and consistent challenges in core academic subjects.

Clinton High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranking 110 out of 235 high schools in the state and outperforming the state average in Algebra 1. However, the school struggles in English 1 and U.S. History compared to state benchmarks. In contrast, Clinton Middle School excels in Algebra 1 but falls behind the state in English Language Arts and Mathematics across grades 6-8. Eastside Elementary performs well in grades 3-4 but lags in 5th grade, highlighting the need to address the transition between elementary and secondary schools.

Across the district, all schools serve a population with 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantage. This challenge, combined with varying levels of spending per student and student-teacher ratios, may contribute to the consistent underperformance in English Language Arts and Mathematics observed throughout the district. Addressing these systemic issues should be a priority for the Laurens 56 school system to ensure all students have the support and resources they need to succeed.