- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dublin, GA
West Laurens Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Laurens Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130189000878
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Laurens Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Dublin · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 84.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Laurens Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Laurens Middle School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Dublin, GA.
School address
District: Laurens County · Georgia
NCES ID 130189000878 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
West Laurens Middle School held near 923 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 67.4 → 67.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 130189000878 · Dublin, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
898 enr · 13.4:1 · 84.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: West Laurens High School (1,262 students)
West Laurens Middle School held near 923 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 67.4 → 67.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
West Laurens Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Laurens H
West Laurens High School
1,262 students
- Southwest Laur
Southwest Laurens Elementary
967 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 898 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Laurens Middle School compares
West Laurens Middle 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.8% | ▲ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 898 | top 24% | - | - |
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.
898
Bigger than 89% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Georgia - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.2%
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 449 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
182
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 63.8%
African American 27.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, West Laurens Middle School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Laurens High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Laurens Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Laurens Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Laurens High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Laurens Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Laurens Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar middle schools in Dublin
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 (~898 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Laurens Middle School
How many students attend West Laurens Middle School?
West Laurens Middle School has 898 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dublin, GA. CCD year-over-year: 927 (2022-23) → 923 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Laurens Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Laurens Middle School is 13.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 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 West Laurens Middle School?
84.8% of students at West Laurens Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Laurens Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Laurens Middle School is White at 63.8% of enrollment, in Dublin, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Laurens Middle School?
West Laurens Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 West Laurens Middle School rank among public schools in Dublin?
By Resource Investment Index, West Laurens Middle School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Dublin, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dublin on the city page.
What other schools are in Laurens County?
Besides West Laurens Middle School, Laurens County also operates West Laurens High School (1,262 students), Southwest Laurens Elementary (967 students), and Northwest Laurens Elementary (889 students). See the Laurens County district page for the complete list.