- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Laurens, SC
Laurens Middle
Federal NCES profile for Laurens Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450261000700
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurens Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of South Carolina schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Laurens · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurens Middle has class sizes smaller than 81% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurens Middle ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Laurens, SC.
School address
District: Laurens 55 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450261000700 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Laurens Middle held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 450261000700 · Laurens, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 11.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Laurens District 55 High (1,434 students)
Laurens Middle held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Laurens Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Laurens Distri
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
- This school 373
Laurens Middle
373 students
What this shows Laurens Middle reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurens Middle compares
Laurens Middle 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 19% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 58.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.5%
African American 33.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Laurens Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurens District 55 High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hickory Tavern Elementary/Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laurens Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E. B. Morse Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurens Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
Similar middle schools in Laurens
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laurens Middle
How many students attend Laurens Middle?
Laurens Middle has 373 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Laurens, SC. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurens Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurens Middle is 11.7:1, which is 18% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 25% 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 Middle?
100.0% of students at Laurens Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurens Middle?
The largest demographic group at Laurens Middle is White at 40.5% of enrollment, in Laurens, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurens Middle?
Laurens Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Laurens?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurens Middle ranks #6 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 Middle, Laurens 55 also operates Laurens District 55 High (1,434 students), Gray Court-Owings Elementary/Middle (715 students), and Hickory Tavern Elementary/Middle (623 students). See the Laurens 55 district page for the complete list.