Laurens District 55 High vs Sanders Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.7 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
Sanders Middle
Laurens · Public middle · Grades 6–8
250 students
| Measure | Laurens District 55 High Laurens, South Carolina | Sanders Middle Laurens, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #13 of 228 | #177 of 248 |
| National rank | #961 of 16,910 | #11479 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,434 | 250 |
| Enrollment | 1,434 | 250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 26% |
| 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 32.2).
- •Laurens District 55 High does better on math proficiency (77% vs 26%).
- •Laurens District 55 High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 29%).
- •Sanders Middle does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 11.7).
- •Laurens District 55 High is the larger school with 1,434 students compared with 250.
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 Sanders Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Laurens District 55 High ranks higher (82.4 vs 32.2 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 Sanders Middle?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Laurens and Laurens in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurens District 55 High: 1,434. Sanders Middle: 250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurens District 55 High and Sanders Middle rank in South Carolina?
Laurens District 55 High is 13th of 228 and Sanders Middle is 177th of 248 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).