There are two public school systems and one private school serving the county. In addition, excellent post-secondary institutions are in Dublin.

The Dublin City Schools are fully accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges (SACS) making the system one of only 33 in the state that has all of its schools accredited by the association and each have been recognized by the State as Schools of Excellence. The students of the County system consistently score above the national and state average on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills, while SAT scores for college prep students average at around 1000 for those in accelerated classes. Trinity Christian School, also SACS accredited, provides a private, Christian education option to area families offering all students the opportunity to excel in scholarship, leadership, sportsmanship, and character at an unprecedented level.

Post-secondary institutions include the Heart of Georgia Technical College (HGTC), which works closely with new or expanding industry as part of the Georgia’s Quick Start program, and the University System of Georgia (USG), which provides degreed and research resources to businesses through the GeorgiaHIRE program.

The DuBose Porter Regional Business & Industry Training Center, of HGTC, opened its doors in 2004 and has already proven to be a major resource for the County and region as it is the largest facility of its kind between Macon and Savannah.

The Dublin Center, as part of USG, offers degrees in affiliation with Georgia Southern University and Middle Georgia College.

Furthermore, the Laurens County Library is a state-of-the-art facility for its size in the State and is part of the Oconee Regional System, serving over 85,000 people in five counties.