E. B. Morse Elementary vs Laurens District 55 High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E. B. Morse Elementary
Laurens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
Laurens District 55 High
Laurens · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,434 students
| Measure | E. B. Morse Elementary Laurens, South Carolina | Laurens District 55 High Laurens, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #611 of 688 | #13 of 228 |
| National rank | #41376 of 50,301 | #961 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 447 | 1,434 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 1,434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 77% |
| city | Laurens | Laurens |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurens District 55 High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.4 vs 25.5).
- •Laurens District 55 High does better on math proficiency (77% vs 18%).
- •Laurens District 55 High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 29%).
- •Laurens District 55 High does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.1).
- •Laurens District 55 High is the larger school with 1,434 students compared with 447.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is E. B. Morse Elementary better than Laurens District 55 High?
On the Success Index (US), Laurens District 55 High ranks higher (82.4 vs 25.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are E. B. Morse Elementary and Laurens District 55 High?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Laurens and Laurens in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E. B. Morse Elementary: 447. Laurens District 55 High: 1,434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E. B. Morse Elementary and Laurens District 55 High rank in South Carolina?
E. B. Morse Elementary is 611th of 688 and Laurens District 55 High is 13th of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).