Laurens Middle

School Overview
Laurens Middle School, located at 1035 West Main Street in Laurens, South Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Laurens County School District 55. As a middle school, it provides a transitionary environment for students in the middle grades, focusing on academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparation for the rigorous curriculum expected at the high school level. The school is committed to fostering a supportive community where students are encouraged to engage in both classroom learning and extracurricular activities to build a well-rounded educational foundation.

The school operates with a focus on meeting the diverse needs of the Laurens community, emphasizing standard-based instruction and student achievement. By maintaining a presence on West Main Street, the school serves as a central hub for local families, prioritizing a safe learning atmosphere that promotes character development alongside core subjects like math, science, language arts, and social studies. Through its faculty and staff, Laurens Middle School strives to equip its student body with the necessary skills to succeed both academically and as productive members of the broader Laurens County area.
399
Total Students
32.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laurens Middle
Demographic Student Count
White159
Hispanic92
Black136
Asian1
Two or More11
  • White
    159 (39.8 %)
  • Black
    136 (34.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    92 (23.1 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.8 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Laurens 55
Phone: (864)984-2400
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 132
Grade 7 128
Grade 8 139

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Laurens Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 6132
Grade 7128
Grade 8139
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Laurens Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female18546.4%
Male21453.6%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)