West Laurens Middle School vs. West Laurens High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
West Laurens Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
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Overview
Serving 923 students in grades 6-8, West Laurens Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 1,241 students in grades 9-12, West Laurens High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
923 students
1,241 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
80 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#559 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#824 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
15-19%
Graduation Rate
n/a
89%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
313
-
Grade 7 Students
293
-
Grade 8 Students
317
-
Grade 9 Students
-
322
Grade 10 Students
-
338
Grade 11 Students
-
300
Grade 12 Students
-
281
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
5%
% Black
24%
26%
% White
66%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
