Serving 1,121 students in grades 9-12, South Laurel High School ranks in the bottom 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 38% (which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,121 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Btm 50% in KY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
South Laurel High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Laurel High School is 0.14, 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.
South Laurel High School is ranked #695 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are South Laurel High School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Laurel High School?
The graduation rate of South Laurel High School is 87%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend South Laurel High School?
1,121 students attend South Laurel High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of South Laurel High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Laurel High School?
South Laurel High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Laurel High School offer ?
South Laurel High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Laurel High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,121 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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