West Laurens Middle School

927 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

West Laurens Middle School, located in Dublin, Georgia, is a key component of the Laurens County School System. Serving students in the middle grades, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development necessary for young adolescents. The school emphasizes a comprehensive educational experience, offering a variety of core curriculum subjects alongside elective opportunities designed to help students explore their interests and prepare for the transition to high school.

Beyond the classroom, West Laurens Middle School is known for cultivating a sense of community and school spirit. Through participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and various student organizations, the school encourages pupils to engage with their peers and develop leadership skills. By maintaining a focus on high standards and student-centered instruction, the school strives to prepare its student body for future success, supported by the broader mission and resources of the Laurens County Board of Education.

927

Total Students

67.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Laurens Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	601
Hispanic	36
Black	244
Asian	17
Two or More	28
Pacific Islander	1

White
601 (64.8 %)
Black
244 (26.3 %)
Hispanic
36 (3.9 %)
Two or More
28 (3.0 %)
Asian
17 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Laurens County
Phone:	(478)272-8452
Website:	http://lcboe.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	927
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	745
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 292

Grade 7 320

Grade 8 315