Top Rankings
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).
The top ranked public schools in Laurel County School District are Cold Hill Elementary School, Keavy Elementary School and Sublimity Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Laurel County School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
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).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
19 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
8,801 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
500 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
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.
Overall District Rank
#9 out of 172 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
22%
Graduation Rate
80%
90%
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%
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
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.
Total Revenue
$106 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$100 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,041
$14,203
Spending / Student
$11,393
$13,943
Best Laurel County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cold Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4012 W Laurel Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4632
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4632
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Keavy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
598 W Hwy 312
Keavy, KY 40737
(606) 862-4672
Keavy, KY 40737
(606) 862-4672
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sublimity Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
900 Sublimity School Rd
London, KY 40744
(606) 862-4692
London, KY 40744
(606) 862-4692
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #44.
London Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 N Main St
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4679
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4679
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #55.
Bush Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1832 E Laurel Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4618
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4618
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #66.
Hunter Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8325 S Us 25
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 862-4655
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 862-4655
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Hazel Green Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2515 Hwy 1394
East Bernstadt, KY 40729
(606) 862-4647
East Bernstadt, KY 40729
(606) 862-4647
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Johnson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1781 Mcwhorter Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4664
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4664
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #99.
North Laurel Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Johnson Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4715
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4715
Grades: 6-8
| 1,003 students
Rank: #1010.
Wyan-pine Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2330 Keavy Road
London, KY 40744
(606) 862-5400
London, KY 40744
(606) 862-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #1111.
Camp Ground Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6800 Barbourville Rd
London, KY 40744
(606) 862-4625
London, KY 40744
(606) 862-4625
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: #1212.
Colony Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3656 Somerset Road
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4639
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4639
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #1313.
South Laurel Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
223 S Laurel Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4745
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4745
Grades: 6-8
| 979 students
Rank: #1414.
North Laurel High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 East Hal Rogers Parkway
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4699
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4699
Grades: 9-12
| 1,300 students
Rank: #1515.
South Laurel High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 South Laurel Rd
London, KY 40744
(606) 862-4727
London, KY 40744
(606) 862-4727
Grades: 9-12
| 1,108 students
Rank: #1616.
Mcdaniel Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
275 South Laurel Rd.
London, KY 40744
(606) 862-4781
London, KY 40744
(606) 862-4781
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #1717.
Laurel County Day Treatment
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65 Marydell Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-6605
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-6605
Grades: 6-12
| 68 students
Rank: n/an/a
Laurel Co Schools Center For Innovation
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1100 East Fourth Street
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-5580
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-5580
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Laurel County Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
718 N. Main Street
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4600
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4600
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
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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