South Laurel High School vs. North Laurel High School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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North Laurel High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 1,127 students in grades 9-12, South Laurel High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Serving 1,311 students in grades 9-12, North Laurel High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,127 students
1,311 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
72 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#374 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#374 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40-44%
Graduation Rate
90%
86%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
349
365
Grade 10 Students
286
336
Grade 11 Students
258
329
Grade 12 Students
231
272
Ungraded Students
3
9
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
95%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
