20 public schools serving approximately 9,324 students, in a county of 62,983 residents.
Left bar is the racial makeup of Laurel County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
How many K-12 schools serve Laurel County?
There are 20 public K-12 schools in Laurel County, Kentucky, with a combined enrollment of about 9,324.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Laurel County?
The county's public school system includes 12 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Laurel County?
Laurel County is the largest school district in Laurel County, serving approximately 8,801 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Laurel County?
Laurel County has roughly 62,983 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Laurel County?
Median household income in Laurel County is $57,771, above the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 16.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Laurel County?
Approximately 17.5% of adults 25 and older in Laurel County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Laurel County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 67.2% of students in Laurel County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Kentucky county average of 61.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Laurel County schools?
Across Laurel County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 18.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Laurel County?
Laurel County residents are approximately 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Laurel County is owner-occupied?
Laurel County has about 26,818 housing units, of which roughly 71.6% are owner-occupied.
