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Laurel County

Kentucky · Public K-12

20 public K-12 schools operate inside Laurel County, with roughly 9,220 students enrolled, an average of 461 per campus. By level, that breaks down as 12 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high schools.

7-year change in Laurel County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
9,220
-522 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
19
+1 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 95%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
62,983
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
20
2 districts
Enrollment
9,220
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$57,771
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
68.0%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
12
4,909 students
Middle
2
1,807 students
High
5
2,463 students
Combined / other
1
41 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Laurel County Public Schools
8,676 students · 2 districts in Laurel County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

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".

County residents
White
95%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
93%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.5%
civilian labor
Median age
40
22.6% under 18

Test scores in Laurel County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 16 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.

See all 16 schools in Laurel County ranked by score →

All schools (20)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
North Laurel High SchoolLondonHigh09-121,252·
South Laurel High SchoolLondonHigh09-121,119·
North Laurel Middle SchoolLondonMiddle06-08970·
South Laurel Middle SchoolLondonMiddle06-08837·
Hunter Hills Elementary SchoolCorbinElementaryPK-05617·
London Elementary SchoolLondonElementaryPK-05592·
East Bernstadt Elementary SchoolEast BernstadtElementaryPK-08544·
Bush Elementary SchoolLondonElementaryPK-05511·
Wyan-Pine Grove ElementaryLondonElementaryPK-05388·
Colony Elementary SchoolLondonElementaryPK-05381·
Hazel Green Elementary SchoolEast BernstadtElementaryPK-05363·
Camp Ground Elementary SchoolLondonElementaryPK-05327·
Sublimity Elementary SchoolLondonElementaryPK-05323·
Johnson Elementary SchoolLondonElementaryPK-05312·
Keavy Elementary SchoolKeavyElementaryPK-05292·
Cold Hill Elementary SchoolLondonElementaryPK-05259·
Laurel County Day TreatmentLondonHigh06-1263·
Laurel County Schools eLearning AcademyLondonCombinedKG-1241·
McDaniel Learning CenterLondonHigh09-1229·
Laurel Co Schools Center for InnovationLondonHigh10-120·

Cities in Laurel County

London16 schoolsEast Bernstadt2 schoolsCorbin1 schoolKeavy1 school

About Laurel County

Laurel County is an average-sized Kentucky county of about 62,983 residents, home to 20 public schools and roughly 9,220 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $57,771, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 17%.

On the school-mix side, Laurel County consists of 12 elementary schools (4,909 students), 2 middle schools (1,807), 5 high schools (2,463), and 1 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Laurel County is Laurel County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 8,676 students.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 9,220 students, shrank 5% from the 9,742 reported in SY 2017-18. Laurel County now counts 19 public schools, up from 18 in SY 2017-18.

On allk12, the community for Laurel County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

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 9,220.
How many high schools are in Laurel County?
Laurel County, Kentucky has 5 public high schools, serving approximately 2,463 students.
How many middle schools are in Laurel County?
Laurel County, Kentucky has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,807 students.
How many elementary schools are in Laurel County?
Laurel County, Kentucky has 12 public elementary schools, serving approximately 4,909 students.
What is the largest school district in Laurel County?
Laurel County Public Schools is the largest school district in Laurel County, serving approximately 8,676 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 68.0% 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 62.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Laurel County schools?
Across Laurel County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 17.0 to 1.

Laurel County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data