West Laurens High School
3692 Ga Highway 257, Dexter, GA 31019. 266 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 64.6% of them enrolled in college within a year.
70% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 56.2% of graduates to college; West Laurens High School sends 64.6%, 8 points more than expected.
The path from West Laurens
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 45.1%Georgia private college 6%Out-of-state college 2.6%Georgia technical college 10.9%Career credential, working 10.5%Working, not in college 15.4%Not found in Georgia records 9.4%Share of the 266 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: Wingate University, Florida State University, Howard University, Indiana University-Bloomington, Liberty University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt Middle Georgia State University 38 26% $11,448 $48,459 $18,000 Georgia Southern University 28 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Oconee Fall Line Technical College 26 75% $8,873 $35,413 $5,316 University of Georgia 16 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 Georgia Military College 13 35% $18,466 $42,152 $10,500 College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Who attends
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Dublin High School (7.9 mi, 63.5% to college) · Moore Street Facility (8.1 mi, 15.9% to college) · East Laurens High School (14.5 mi, 52.9% to college) · Bleckley County Success Academy (18.0 mi, 24% to college) · Bleckley County High School (18.6 mi, 73.2% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Laurens County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | West Laurens | Laurens County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 64.6% | 60.6% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 92.1% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,058 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 53.8% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of West Laurens High School graduates go to college?
- 64.6% of the Class of 2024 at West Laurens High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do West Laurens High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most West Laurens High School graduates are Middle Georgia State University, Georgia Southern University and Oconee Fall Line Technical College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at West Laurens High School?
- West Laurens High School has a four-year graduation rate of 92.1%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many West Laurens High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 21.4% of West Laurens High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
