Enrollment
898
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Laurens Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Laurens Middle School
West Laurens Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Dublin, Georgia, enrolling 898 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 84.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 898 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 312 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #93.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 449 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 285 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 898 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Dublin's middle schools, it stands alongside East Laurens Middle School (536 students): West Laurens Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 14.1:1).
Laurens County also operates West Laurens High School (1,262 students) and Southwest Laurens Elementary (967 students) alongside West Laurens Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Laurens Middle School compares
West Laurens Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,586
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laurens County, which includes West Laurens Middle School.
$12,586
Per student
-9%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.8%
State 56.4%
Federal 18.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~898 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Laurens Middle School a good school?
West Laurens Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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