Laurens 56 School District

The Laurens 56 School District is located in Clinton, SC and includes 7 schools that serve 3,251 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Laurens 56 School District spends $8,361 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 56% on instruction, 37% on support services, and 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Laurens 56 School District has 10 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the SC state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Laurens 56 School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 3% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Laurens 56 School District, 20% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Laurens 56 School District serves 2% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.