Laurel County School District
School District · London, Kentucky
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
18
11 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,611
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
18
11 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,611
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Evaluating Laurel County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Laurel County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Sublimity Elementary School
London · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Keavy Elementary School
Keavy · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hazel Green Elementary School
East Bernstadt · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#17 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.3
above Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,611
$1,375 vs Kentucky median
District size
8,700 students
Much larger than Kentucky median
The short answer
Laurel County ranks #17 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Laurel County's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 17 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sublimity Elementary School (9.5/10), Keavy Elementary School (9.1/10), and Hazel Green Elementary School (8.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.9/10 despite 82% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Laurel County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Laurel County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (17 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sublimity Elementary School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Keavy Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Hazel Green Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 4 | London Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Cold Hill Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Hunter Hills Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Colony Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Bush Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 9 | North Laurel Middle School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Camp Ground Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
See all 18 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Laurel County
Laurel County is a London, Kentucky school district serving 18 schools. The district educates 8,700 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. The district invests $12,611 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Laurel County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sublimity Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Laurel County students show an average math proficiency of 55.3% and ELA proficiency of 60.5%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Laurel County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Laurel County with test data.
Schools in Laurel County
18 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 4
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- London
- Total Enrollment
- 8,700
- Teachers (FTE)
- 556
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Laurel County?
Laurel County has 18 schools in total — 11 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Laurel County?
The average composite rating for Laurel County is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Laurel County?
Laurel County spends $12,611 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Laurel County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Laurel County is 15.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Laurel County?
Sublimity Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Laurel County with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Laurel County?
Across schools in Laurel County with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Laurel County compare to other districts in Kentucky?
Laurel County has an average school rating of 7.5/10 across 18 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.5%
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Compare Laurel County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Jefferson County (171)
- Fayette County (79)
- Kentucky Tech System (55)
- Warren County (34)
- Boone County (28)
- Hardin County (27)
- Bullitt County (25)
- Daviess County (24)
- Kenton County (22)
- Madison County (22)
- Oldham County (22)
- Pike County (20)
- Christian County (19)
- Hopkins County (18)
- Scott County (17)
- Franklin County (16)
- Knox County (15)
- Floyd County (14)
- Jessamine County (14)
- Mccracken County (14)
- Pulaski County (14)
- Shelby County (14)
- Henderson County (13)
- Nelson County (13)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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