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7.4 avg / 10

Laurel County School District

School District · London, Kentucky

Students: 8,700
Teachers (FTE): 556

Avg Rating

7.4

out of 10

Schools

18

11 elem, 2 mid, 4 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,611

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.6:1

How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#9 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.2

above Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,611

$1,375 vs Kentucky median

District size

8,700 students

Much larger than Kentucky median

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 7.4/10, Laurel County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Wyan-pine Grove Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.

In standardized testing, Laurel County students show an average math proficiency of 54.4% and ELA proficiency of 59.1%.

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

Math Proficiency 54.4%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 59.1%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Laurel County with test data.

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 7.4/10. 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?

Wyan-pine Grove Elementary is the highest-rated school in Laurel County with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What are the test scores in Laurel County?

Across schools in Laurel County with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.1%. 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 7.4/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.4/10
Math Proficiency
54.4%
ELA Proficiency
59.1%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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