For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,528 students in Laurel County, KY. The top ranked public high schools in Laurel County, KY are North Laurel High School, South Laurel High School and Mcdaniel Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laurel County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Laurel County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Laurel County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Laurel High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Laurel County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Laurel High 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
| 1,260 students
Rank: #22.
South Laurel High 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
| 1,121 students
Rank: #33.
Mcdaniel Learning Center
Alternative 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
| 37 students
Rank: #44.
Laurel County Day Treatment
Alternative 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
| 73 students
Rank: n/an/a
Laurel Co Schools Center For Innovation
Vocational 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
718 N. Main Street
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4600
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4600
Grades: K-12
| 37 students
Laurel County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bentley Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
65 Marydell Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-6602
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-6602
Grades: 6-9
| 11 students
710 North Main St
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4688
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4688
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Kentucky Technical - Laurel County Campus High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
235 South Laurel Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 864-7311
London, KY 40741
(606) 864-7311
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Laurel County Regional Detention Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
225 N. Laurel Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-7800
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-7800
Grades: 4-12
| 27 students
Laurel Technical College High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
235 South Laurel Rd
London, KY 40744
(606) 864-7311
London, KY 40744
(606) 864-7311
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Laurel County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Laurel County, KY include North Laurel High School, South Laurel High School and Mcdaniel Learning Center. Laurel County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public high schools are located in Laurel County?
6 public high schools are located in Laurel County.
What is the racial composition of students in Laurel County?
Laurel County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Laurel County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Laurel County include: South Laurel High School vs. North Laurel High School, North Laurel High School vs. South Laurel High School
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