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Elementary Schools

Southwest Laurens Elementary

Laurens County · Laurens County · 1799 Ga Highway 117, Rentz, GA 31075.0

(478)984-4276

8/10
#361
Rank 361 out of 1,259
Top 29%
English Language Arts7/10 · #485 · 62nd percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #309 · 76th percentile
Science9/10 · #238 · 80th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Southwest Laurens Elementary sits in the quiet, rural community of Rentz, where small-town Georgia life means kids are known by name and the school feels like an extension of the community itself. The school punches well above average statewide, with particularly strong math and science scores that give families confidence their kids are building real academic foundations. It's a solid choice for families who value a tight-knit school environment over a bustling suburban setting, and who appreciate that rural doesn't have to mean falling behind.

Student Demographics

440 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
304 (69%)
African American
88 (20%)
Hispanic
31 (7%)
Multiple Races
17 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners13 (3%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged440 (100%)
Students with Disabilities63 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,731
Enrollment
68.2
Teachers (FTE)
25.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #1211 · 5th percentile

1 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Georgia.