- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dexter, GA
West Laurens High School
Federal NCES profile for West Laurens High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130189003887
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Laurens High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Georgia schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 84.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,262
- students enrolled
West Laurens High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Laurens County · Georgia
NCES ID 130189003887 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
West Laurens High School held near 1,241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 76.3 → 80.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 130189003887 · Dexter, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,262 enr · 16.6:1 · 84.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest Laurens Elementary (967 students)
West Laurens High School held near 1,241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 76.3 → 80.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
West Laurens High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Laurens High School
1,262 students
- Southwest Laur
Southwest Laurens Elementary
967 students
- West Laurens M
West Laurens Middle School
898 students
- Northwest Laur
Northwest Laurens Elementary
889 students
- East Laurens H
East Laurens High School
662 students
- East Laurens P
East Laurens Primary School
627 students
What this shows West Laurens High School reports 1,262 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Laurens High School compares
West Laurens High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.8% | ▲ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,262 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,262
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Georgia - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$13,173
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 631 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
245
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 63.9%
African American 26.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, West Laurens High School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laurens County reports $13,173 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Laurens High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Laurens Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Laurens Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest Laurens Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Laurens High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Laurens Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Laurens High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~1,262 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Laurens High School
How many students attend West Laurens High School?
West Laurens High School has 1,262 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dexter, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,271 (2022-23) → 1,241 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Laurens High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Laurens High School is 16.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Laurens High School?
84.8% of students at West Laurens High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Laurens High School?
The largest demographic group at West Laurens High School is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in Dexter, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Laurens High School?
West Laurens High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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).
What other schools are in Laurens County?
Besides West Laurens High School, Laurens County also operates Southwest Laurens Elementary (967 students), West Laurens Middle School (898 students), and Northwest Laurens Elementary (889 students). See the Laurens County district page for the complete list.