Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle

Summary:

Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle is a public school serving grades PK-8 in Gray Court, South Carolina, with a student population of 763 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Laurens 55 school district, which is ranked 63 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of South Carolina elementary schools over the past several years, with rankings between 507-560 out of 622-644 schools. It has maintained a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger since 2014-2015. The school's student population is 53.47% White, 21.89% Hispanic, and 17.96% African American, which is a higher percentage of White and Hispanic students compared to the state average. Academically, students at Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle perform significantly below the state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels, with only 28.6% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to 53.8% statewide and 33.3% in the Laurens 55 district.

Despite spending more per student ($12,155 in 2022-2023) compared to the state average, Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle has not been able to translate this into improved academic performance. When compared to nearby schools, such as Hickory Tavern Elementary/Middle, which is also in the Laurens 55 district, Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle consistently underperforms. This suggests that the school may be facing systemic challenges that need to be addressed, particularly in terms of resource allocation and implementation strategies to better support student learning.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 9210 Highway 14
       Gray Court, SC  29645


(864) 876-2131

District: Laurens 55

SchoolDigger Rank:
560th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,155 Help


Students who attend Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle usually attend:

High:    Laurens District 55 High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  755

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.9%
Hispanic:
23.2%
African American:
16.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle ranks worse than 87.8% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Laurens 55 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.17. (See more...)
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Compare Details Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle ranks worse than 76.6% of middle schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.8. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle has the largest elementary school student body size in the Laurens 55 School District. Student population at Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.9%), Hispanic (23.2%), African American (16.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Laurens 55 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle is 12.1, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Laurens 55 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle is $12,155, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Laurens 55 School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle 560th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle 249th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle in the ranking list.)

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Laurens 55:

SchoolDigger ranks Laurens 55 63rd of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 32.41 458th 638 28.2%
2016 34.53 422nd 619 31.8%
2017 17.84 557th 639 12.8%
2018 19.60 515th 624 17.5%
2019 22.40 509th 643 20.8%
2021 14.96 527th 622 15.3%
2022 18.88 507th 625 18.9%
2023 21.81 516th 644 19.9%
2024 14.17 560th 638 12.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.61 513th 588 12.8%
2019 23.32 493rd 600 17.8%
2021 19.03 488th 580 15.9%
2022 23.39 476th 600 20.7%
2023 30.10 455th 608 25.2%
2024 18.09 521st 599 13.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.30 508th 570 10.9%
2019 18.62 499th 588 15.1%
2021 15.29 478th 554 13.7%
2022 18.62 469th 573 18.2%
2023 21.61 473rd 580 18.4%
2024 16.90 494th 565 12.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.11 452nd 571 20.8%
2019 27.08 443rd 590 24.9%
2021 13.20 499th 561 11.1%
2022 18.52 477th 579 17.6%
2023 22.61 464th 582 20.3%
2024 11.79 521st 568 8.3%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.52 337th 412 18.2%
2019 12.12 409th 421 2.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 15.19 105th 115 8.7%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.83 445th 457 2.6%
2019 13.13 434th 472 8.1%
2021 5.66 428th 439 2.5%
2022 5.60 445th 455 2.2%
2023 7.54 445th 463 3.9%
2024 2.85 437th 441 0.9%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle

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Rank History for all middle school students at Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 51.93 137th 301 54.5%
2016 48.26 156th 303 48.5%
2017 48.13 153rd 317 51.7%
2018 22.04 243rd 303 19.8%
2019 25.11 244th 315 22.5%
2021 18.97 252nd 311 19.0%
2022 22.23 235th 310 24.2%
2023 25.07 248th 325 23.7%
2024 22.80 249th 325 23.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.51 223rd 280 20.4%
2019 32.20 208th 289 28.0%
2021 22.14 233rd 288 19.1%
2022 26.09 225th 300 25.0%
2023 33.43 211th 313 32.6%
2024 27.83 230th 307 25.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.30 229th 281 18.5%
2019 27.16 227th 296 23.3%
2021 19.61 225th 279 19.4%
2022 16.44 245th 290 15.5%
2023 28.45 221st 299 26.1%
2024 20.28 240th 294 18.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.51 221st 284 22.2%
2019 25.61 229th 296 22.6%
2021 20.56 220th 279 21.1%
2022 29.22 203rd 292 30.5%
2023 24.04 231st 303 23.8%
2024 26.50 217th 294 26.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.94 232nd 250 7.2%
2019 12.38 239th 258 7.4%
2021 9.21 230th 244 5.7%
2022 11.57 229th 249 8.0%
2023 15.21 232nd 260 10.8%
2024 6.60 249th 255 2.4%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 490 166 2 105 0 2 33 0 798
2015 475 170 2 113 0 2 29 0 791
2016 461 182 2 117 0 2 23 0 787
2017 436 182 2 126 0 3 16 0 765
2018 453 180 2 133 0 6 15 0 789
2019 449 186 2 137 0 9 20 0 803
2020 450 178 1 142 0 13 27 0 811
2021 400 163 0 139 0 8 31 0 741
2022 424 153 0 150 0 8 40 0 775
2023 408 137 0 167 1 6 44 0 763
2024 407 124 0 175 5 8 36 0 755

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

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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 Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 798 43.1 18.5 77.4
2015 791 51.0 15.5 69.2
2016 787 53.0 14.8 76.5
2017 765 51.6 14.8 100
2018 789 50.6 15.5 100
2019 803 56.0 14.3 100
2020 811 54.0 15.0 100
2021 741 55.0 13.4 100
2022 775 56.7 13.6 100
2023 763 57.0 13.3 100
2024 755 62.0 12.1 100

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 Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 798 43.1 18.5 77.4
2015 791 51.0 15.5 69.2
2016 787 53.0 14.8 76.5
2017 765 51.6 14.8 100
2018 789 50.6 15.5 100
2019 803 56.0 14.3 100
2020 811 54.0 15.0 100
2021 741 55.0 13.4 100
2022 775 56.7 13.6 100
2023 763 57.0 13.3 100
2024 755 62.0 12.1 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $516 (5.2%) $215 (2.2%) $730 (7.4%) $7,379 (74.4%) $1,811 (18.3%) $9,189 (92.6%) $9,920
2020 $552 (5.4%) $303 (3.0%) $855 (8.3%) $7,606 (74.2%) $1,793 (17.5%) $9,399 (91.7%) $10,254
2021 $573 (5.4%) $302 (2.9%) $875 (8.3%) $8,024 (75.8%) $1,689 (16.0%) $9,712 (91.7%) $10,587
2022 $866 (7.2%) $808 (6.7%) $1,674 (13.8%) $8,743 (72.3%) $1,677 (13.9%) $10,420 (86.2%) $12,094
2023 $972 (8.0%) $665 (5.5%) $1,637 (13.5%) $8,641 (71.1%) $1,876 (15.4%) $10,517 (86.5%) $12,155

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 509th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 516th of 644 Elementary schools
 1%
Ranks 244th of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 248th of 325 Middle schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle)26.621.9
 4.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Laurens 55)33.533.5
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle)3227.3
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Laurens 55)37.637
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle)42.129.2
 12.9%
   4th Grade Science (Laurens 55)40.134.2
 5.9%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle)44.338.5
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Laurens 55)4041.1
 1.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle)31.828.1
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Laurens 55)2932.5
 3.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle)23.541.6
 18.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Laurens 55)27.939.1
 11.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle)26.634.4
 7.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Laurens 55)28.628.8
 0.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%
6th Grade Science (Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle)21.137.9
 16.8%
   6th Grade Science (Laurens 55)37.234
 3.2%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle)2537.9
 12.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Laurens 55)3042
 12%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle)2513.6
 11.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Laurens 55)27.123.5
 3.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle)17.632.9
 15.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Laurens 55)31.133.8
 2.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4450.1
 6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle)2014.5
 5.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Laurens 55)22.715.2
 7.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle)21.334.5
 13.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Laurens 55)30.737.2
 6.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle)31.122.9
 8.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Laurens 55)27.316
 11.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.631.6
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students803763
 5%
African American186137
 26.3%
American Indian01
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic137167
 21.9%
Pacific Islander96
 33.3%
White449408
 9.1%
Two or More Races2044
 120%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students at Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle are 54% White, 23% Hispanic, 16% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2023-24 school year, 755 students attended Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle.

Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle ranks in the bottom 12.2% of South Carolina elementary schools.

Students who attend Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle usually go on to attend:

High : Laurens District 55 High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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