Education
Laurens County is proud of the educational opportunities available here: two public school districts and three private schools for elementary and secondary students; one four-year college, one technical college, and a branch-university. There are also numerous other colleges and universities are within a one hour commute.| Erskine College | Four Year Private College |
| Anderson University | Four Year Private College |
| Forrest Junior College Two Year | Private College |
| Tri-County Technical College | Technical College |
| Limestone College | Four Year Private College |
| Bob Jones University | Four Year Private University |
| Furman University | Four Year Private University |
| Greenville Technical College | Technical College |
| North Greenville University | Four Year Private College |
| The University Center | Consortium (1) |
| Webster University (2) | Four Year Private University |
| Lander University | Four Year Public University |
| Piedmont Technical College | Technical College |
| Presbyterian College | Four Year Private College |
| Clemson University | Four Year Public University |
| Southern Wesleyan University | Four Year Private College |
| Converse College | Four Year Private College |
| Wofford College | Four Year Private College |
| Spartanburg Methodist College | Two Year Private College |
| Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic | Private Professional |
| Spartanburg Community College | Technical College |
| University of South Carolina-Union | Two Year Regional Campus |
