For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,671 students in Laurens County, SC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Laurens County, SC are Clinton High School, Laurens District 55 High School and Thornwell Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laurens County, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Laurens County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Laurens County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Laurens District 55 High School, with 81% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Laurens County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clinton High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18132 Highway 72 East
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-0817
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-0817
Gr: 9-12 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Laurens District 55 High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5058 Highway 76 West
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 682-3151
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 682-3151
Gr: 9-12 | 1,434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Thornwell Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
203 West Calhoun Street
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 808-0801
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 808-0801
Gr: K-12 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Laurens County, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Laurens County, SC include Clinton High School, Laurens District 55 High School and Thornwell Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Laurens County?
3 public high schools are located in Laurens County.
What is the racial composition of students in Laurens County?
Laurens County public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Laurens County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Laurens County include: Clinton High School vs. Laurens District 55 High School, Laurens District 55 High School vs. Clinton High School
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