How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Laurens 55 | Richland 02 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Laurens, South Carolina | Columbia, South Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 5,344 | 28,510 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | 32 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.3:1 | 14.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Laurens 55 | Richland 02 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,649 | $18,376 |
| Federal Revenue | 20.6% | 10.3% |
| State Revenue | 49.5% | 47.7% |
| Local Revenue | 29.9% | 42.0% |
Laurens 55
Federal State Local
Richland 02
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Laurens 55 | Richland 02 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49.5% | 14.1% |
| African American | 29.0% | 63.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.2% | 14.2% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 6.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 68.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Laurens 55 | Richland 02 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 10 | 85 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 338.7:1 | 512.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 33.8% | 20.1% |
School Types
Laurens 55
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Richland 02
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.