East Laurens Middle School

552 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

East Laurens Middle School, located in Dublin, Georgia, is a key component of the Laurens County School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. By adhering to the district’s mission, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for the transition to high school while addressing their unique social and emotional needs during their formative adolescent years.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded approach to learning, encouraging student involvement in both extracurricular activities and community engagement. By leveraging the resources of the Laurens County Board of Education, East Laurens Middle School strives to integrate modern instructional strategies and technology to ensure that all students have the tools necessary to achieve proficiency. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the Laurens County School District website (lcboe.net) serves as the primary resource for updates and school-related communications.

552

Total Students

38.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Laurens Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	276
Hispanic	35
Black	221
Asian	2
Two or More	18

White
276 (50.0 %)
Black
221 (40.0 %)
Hispanic
35 (6.3 %)
Two or More
18 (3.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

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)272-1201
Website:	http://lcboe.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	552
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	536
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 6 192

Grade 7 175

Grade 8 185