Laurens Jr High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 377 middle and high school students from grades 6-8
- Ranks 39th out of 227 middle schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1035 West Main Street, Laurens, SC 29360
- Principal or Admin: John Harris
- Fax: (864) 984-6013
- Website: www.laurens55.k12.sc.us
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Laurens County School District 55
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,438
- Dropout Rate: 5.5%
- Students Per Teacher: 17.3
- Enrolled Students: 6,017
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 377
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 23.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.4
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 203 (53.8%)
- Females: 173 (45.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 36 (9.5%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 161 (42.7%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 197 (52.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 144 | 38.2% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 12 | 3.2% |
| White | 220 | 58.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 120 | 31.8% |
| 7th Grade | 134 | 35.5% |
| 8th Grade | 123 | 32.6% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 52%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:48%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 13 Years
- Average Salary: $40,550
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $30,739 | 28% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $44,977 | 72% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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