Very Good
#411 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 32% in state
South Laurel High School
High School · Laurel County · London, KY
A Laurel County high school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
201 South Laurel Rd., London, KY 40744
- Math 55% proficient (2025)
- Reading 61% proficient (2025)
- 90.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Laurel High School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat 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
$64,643
Median home value
$157,000
Median rent
$772/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
21.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40744; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdaniel Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| London Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.2private | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–11 | 1.6 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Laurel County Schools Elearning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 37 | Compare → |
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
- #14 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
South Laurel High School is listed in Laurel County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Laurel High School
South Laurel High School is a public high school in London, KY, part of Laurel County, serving approximately 1,121 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #411 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Laurel High School
What grades does South Laurel High School serve?
South Laurel High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South Laurel High School?
South Laurel High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,121 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Laurel High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Laurel High School is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Laurel High School rank in KY?
South Laurel High School ranks #411 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is South Laurel High School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Laurel High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 South Laurel High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Laurel High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Laurel High School a charter school?
No, South Laurel High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Laurel High School a Title I school?
No, South Laurel High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Laurel High School?
64.1% of students at South 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
- 1,121
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Laurel County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.5%
- Phone
- (606) 862-4727
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90.0%
- Area population (ZIP 40744)
- 20,104
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 40744; 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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