Serving 1,260 students in grades 9-12, North Laurel High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,260 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Graduation Rate
: 85% (Btm 50% in KY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
North Laurel High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Laurel High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Laurel High School?
The graduation rate of North Laurel High School is 85%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend North Laurel High School?
1,260 students attend North Laurel High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of North Laurel High School students are White, 2% 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 North Laurel High School?
North Laurel High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Laurel High School offer ?
North Laurel High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Laurel High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,260 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Graduation Rate
: 85% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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