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#587 of 1,284 schools in KY

Top 46% in state

North Laurel High School

High School · Laurel County · London, KY

A Laurel County high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1300 East Hal Rogers Parkway, London, KY 40741

  • Math 49% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2025)
  • 86.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.8Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
College Readiness5.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate86%
AP Participation16.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.3:1
District spending per student$12,611
Chronic Absenteeism31.8%

Students at North Laurel High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency49%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency52%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
36%
ELA
54%
2010
Math
44%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
34%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
49%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

59%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where North Laurel High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 1Car-Dependent
  • Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,749/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (London), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$60,417

Median home value

$155,600

Median rent

$825/mo

College educated

18.8%

Homeownership

70.9%

Poverty rate

18.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40741; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
16.6% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·33 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Laurel County Schools Elearning AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–121.2 mi37Compare →
London Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition3.2privateK–122.6 mi67Compare →
South Laurel High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.19–123.1 mi1,121Compare →
Mcdaniel Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified2.69–123.2 mi37Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Laurel County

Schools in district
19
Rank in district
#15 of 17
District spending per student
$12,611NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Laurel High School is listed in Laurel County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Laurel High School

North Laurel High School is a public high school in London, KY, part of Laurel County, serving approximately 1,260 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #587 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Laurel High School

What grades does North Laurel High School serve?

North Laurel High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend North Laurel High School?

North Laurel High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,260 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Laurel High School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Laurel High School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Laurel High School rank in KY?

North Laurel High School ranks #587 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is North Laurel High School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Laurel High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at North Laurel High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Laurel High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is North Laurel High School a charter school?

No, North Laurel High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Laurel High School a Title I school?

No, North Laurel High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Laurel High School?

59.0% of students at North Laurel High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,260
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
69
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Laurel County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.8%
4-Year Graduation
86.0%
Area population (ZIP 40741)
23,303
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
38.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40741; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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