- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Laurens, SC
Laurens District 55 High
Federal NCES profile for Laurens District 55 High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450261000701
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurens District 55 High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Laurens · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurens District 55 High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurens District 55 High ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Laurens, SC.
School address
District: Laurens 55 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450261000701 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Laurens District 55 High held near 1,540 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 107.0 → 118.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 450261000701 · Laurens, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,434 enr · 13.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle (715 students)
Laurens District 55 High held near 1,540 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 107.0 → 118.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Laurens District 55 High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Laurens District 55 High
1,434 students
- Gray Court-Owi
Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle
715 students
- Hickory Tavern
Hickory Tavern Elementary/Middle
623 students
- Laurens Elemen 465
Laurens Elementary
465 students
- E. B. Morse El 447
E. B. Morse Elementary
447 students
- Ford Elementar 423
Ford Elementary
423 students
What this shows Laurens District 55 High reports 1,434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurens District 55 High compares
Laurens District 55 High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,434 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,434
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 41% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,216
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
264
in-school suspensions + 157 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 48.6%
African American 28.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Laurens District 55 High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laurens 55 reports $14,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laurens District 55 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hickory Tavern Elementary/Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laurens Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E. B. Morse Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ford Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurens District 55 High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,434 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laurens District 55 High
How many students attend Laurens District 55 High?
Laurens District 55 High has 1,434 students enrolled. It is a high school in Laurens, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,554 (2022-23) → 1,540 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurens District 55 High?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurens District 55 High is 13.4:1, which is 6% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laurens District 55 High?
100.0% of students at Laurens District 55 High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurens District 55 High?
The largest demographic group at Laurens District 55 High is White at 48.6% of enrollment, in Laurens, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurens District 55 High?
Laurens District 55 High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Laurens District 55 High rank among public schools in Laurens?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurens District 55 High ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Laurens, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Laurens on the city page.
What other schools are in Laurens 55?
Besides Laurens District 55 High, Laurens 55 also operates Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle (715 students), Hickory Tavern Elementary/Middle (623 students), and Laurens Elementary (465 students). See the Laurens 55 district page for the complete list.