Laurens District 55 High vs Laurens Elementary
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.
Laurens District 55 High
Laurens · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,434 students
Laurens Elementary
Laurens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
| Measure | Laurens District 55 High Laurens, South Carolina | Laurens Elementary Laurens, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #13 of 228 | #343 of 688 |
| National rank | #961 of 16,910 | #22641 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,434 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 1,434 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 50% |
| 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 53.6).
- •Laurens District 55 High does better on math proficiency (77% vs 50%).
- •Laurens District 55 High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 41%).
- •Laurens Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.7).
- •Laurens District 55 High is the larger school with 1,434 students compared with 465.
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 Laurens District 55 High better than Laurens Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Laurens District 55 High ranks higher (82.4 vs 53.6 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 Laurens District 55 High and Laurens Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Laurens and Laurens in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurens District 55 High: 1,434. Laurens Elementary: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurens District 55 High and Laurens Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Laurens District 55 High is 13th of 228 and Laurens Elementary is 343rd of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).