Public schools in Laurens, SC
7 open public schools with an address in Laurens, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,392
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.9:1
South Carolina median 13.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Laurens public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Laurens, SC: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,392 students, an average of 565 per school. The largest campus is Laurens District 55 High (1,434 students), and the largest elementary school is Laurens Elementary (465).
Laurens 55 operates the most schools here (6), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 10.9:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
School districts and agencies serving Laurens
Elementary schools in Laurens
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. B. Morse Elementary Laurens 55 | PK–05 | 447 | 12.1:1 | |
| Ford Elementary Laurens 55 | PK–05 | 423 | 10.1:1 | |
| Laurens Elementary Laurens 55 | PK–05 | 465 | 10.4:1 |
Middle schools in Laurens
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurens Middle Laurens 55 | 06–08 | 373 | 11.3:1 | |
| Sanders Middle Laurens 55 | 06–08 | 250 | 8.3:1 |
High schools in Laurens
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurens District 55 High Laurens 55 | 09–12 | 1,434 | 11.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Laurens
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colearn Academy SC Limestone Charters Association · Charter | KG–10 | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42.2%
- Hispanic19.7%
- Black34.4%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Laurens schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,392 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Laurens
How many public schools are in Laurens, SC?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Laurens: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,392 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Laurens?
Schools with an address in Laurens belong to 2 education agencies, led by Laurens 55 (6 schools), Limestone Charters Association (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Laurens?
Laurens District 55 High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Laurens, with 1,434 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Laurens?
Yes. 1 of the 7 public schools in Laurens are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Colearn Academy SC. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Laurens schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Laurens public schools is 10.9:1, lower than the South Carolina school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Laurens guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All South Carolina cities