Laurel School District
School District · Laurel, Mississippi
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,648
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,648
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#134 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.4
below Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,215
$397 vs Mississippi median
District size
2,648 students
Larger than Mississippi median
The short answer
Laurel School District ranks #134 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Laurel School District's schools with real test data average 4.9/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Laurel Magnet School of the Arts (7.0/10), Laurel Upper Elementary (5.3/10), and Oak Park Elementary School (4.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +21.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Laurel School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Laurel School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laurel Magnet School of the Arts | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Laurel Upper Elementary | 5.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Oak Park Elementary School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Laurel Middle School | 3.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Laurel High School | 3.7 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Laurel School District
Laurel School District is a Laurel, Mississippi school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 2,648 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. District-level spending was $12,215 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.9/10, Laurel School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Laurel Magnet School of the Arts, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Laurel School District students show an average math proficiency of 38.1% and ELA proficiency of 34.5%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Laurel School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Laurel School District with test data.
Schools in Laurel School District
5 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Laurel
- Total Enrollment
- 2,648
- Teachers (FTE)
- 190
- District spending per student
- $12,215NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 40.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Laurel School District?
Laurel School District has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Laurel School District?
The average composite rating for Laurel School District is 4.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Laurel School District?
Laurel School District's district-level spending was $12,215 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Laurel School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Laurel School District is 13.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Laurel School District?
Laurel Magnet School of the Arts is the highest-rated school in Laurel School District with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Laurel School District?
Across schools in Laurel School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Laurel School District compare to other districts in Mississippi?
Laurel School District has an average school rating of 4.9/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Mississippi 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
- 4.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 34.5%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi 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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