Laurel County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 8,801 students in Laurel County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Laurel County School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Laurel County School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.45
# American Indian Students
12 Students
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
74 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
225 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
68 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
8,274 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
94%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
136 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
328
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
721
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
752
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
626
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
662
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
594
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
608
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
653
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
641
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
712
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
736
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
624
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
610
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
518
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
16
642
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,041 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,393 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Laurel County School District?
Laurel County School District manages 19 public schools serving 8,801 students.
What is the rank of Laurel County School District?
Laurel County School District is ranked #9 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Laurel County School District?
94% of Laurel County School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Laurel County School District?
Laurel County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Laurel County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,393 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 19 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 8,801 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Graduation Rate
: 80% (Btm 50% in KY)
Overall District Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 34% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
