North Laurel High School vs. South Laurel High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
North Laurel High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 1,252 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 44% (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 20:1 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 29% (majority Black).
Serving 1,119 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 39% (which is higher than 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 20:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,252 students
1,119 students
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
56 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#575 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#692 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
13%
Graduation Rate
92%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
355
299
Grade 10 Students
354
318
Grade 11 Students
285
270
Grade 12 Students
249
227
Ungraded Students
9
5
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
93%
91%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.14
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%