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Laurens 55

South Carolina · Public School District
9
Schools
5,344
Students
$13,649
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
80.0%
Graduation Rate
-6.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Laurens 55 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 5,344 students across 9 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 80.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,649 is near the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
E. B. Morse ElementaryPK–05457
Ford ElementaryPK–05416
Gray Court-Owings Elementary/MiddlePK–08763
Hickory Tavern Elementary/MiddlePK–08649
Laurens ElementaryPK–05504
Waterloo ElementaryPK–05271
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Laurens Middle06–08399
Sanders Middle06–08331
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Laurens District 55 High09–121,554
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,649Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
49%
30%
State
49.5%
Local (property tax)
29.9%
Federal
20.6%

Funding is shared between state (49%) and local sources (30%), with notable federal support (21%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
5,344
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate80.0%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 80.0%, graduation is 6.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Laurens 55?
Laurens 55 has 9 public schools, serving a total of 5,344 students.
What is the graduation rate for Laurens 55?
The graduation rate is 80.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Laurens 55 spend per student?
Laurens 55 spends $13,649 per pupil — 5% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Laurens 55?
100% of students in Laurens 55 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Laurens 55?
No, Laurens 55 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Laurens 55 serve?
Laurens 55 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Laurens 55?
The median opportunity score across schools in Laurens 55 is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.