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 15 public elementary schools serving 6,347 students in Laurel County School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public elementary schools in Kentucky.
Public Elementary Schools in Laurel County School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 45% statewide average).
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
0.46
# American Indian Students
12 Students
574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
74 Students
9,014 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
225 Students
39,863 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
68 Students
48,687 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
8,274 Students
323,731 Students
% White Students
94%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
797 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
136 Students
24,365 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
328
18,178
# Students in K Grade:
721
45,924
# 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
41,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
712
43,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
736
3,496
# Students in 10th Grade:
624
3,458
# Students in 11th Grade:
610
3,056
# Students in 12th Grade:
518
3,018
# Ungraded Students:
16
57
<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.
The article discusses the Department of Education's support for gay-straight student alliances in public schools. It examines the Equal Access Act, legal precedents, and the importance of these groups in promoting inclusivity, combating discrimination, and ensuring a safe learning environment for all students.
This piece explores the increasing prevalence of female bullying in public schools, focusing on relational aggression. It examines the causes, manifestations, and impacts of this behavior, as well as school reactions and strategies for addressing and preventing female bullying.
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
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
