| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurens School District 56 | Clinton | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 2,715 | 6 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Laurens School District 55 | Laurens | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 5,344 | 9 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Laurens County compares
Together they enroll 8,059 students across 15 schools. The largest is Laurens School District 55 with 5,344 students. Districts here average 4.5/10, below the South Carolina average of 5.3/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 6/10.
School Districts in Laurens County, South Carolina
Laurens County has 2 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Laurens County is Laurens School District 56 (6/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in South Carolina. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Laurens County, SC?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Laurens County, SC. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Laurens County, SC?
Of the districts serving Laurens County, Laurens School District 56 has the highest rating on this site at 6/10. That places it in the 54th percentile among South Carolina school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on South Carolina reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in South Carolina and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within South Carolina only, never across state lines.