Middle Schools in Laurel County

The Laurel County school district in Kentucky is home to two high-performing middle schools: North Laurel Middle School and South Laurel Middle School. Both schools consistently outperform state averages in core academic subjects, with North Laurel Middle School ranking 31st and South Laurel Middle School ranking 40th out of 320 Kentucky middle schools.

Academically, both schools excel, with students demonstrating strong proficiency in mathematics, reading, science, and social studies. North Laurel Middle School stands out for its particularly high reading scores, with 67-71% of students scoring proficient or better in 6th-7th grade. South Laurel Middle School has shown improvement in mathematics, increasing from 44% to 55% proficiency in 8th grade over the past year.

While the schools have similar student-teacher ratios, there are some differences in funding and demographics. Laurel County as a district spends more per student at North Laurel Middle School ($24,573) compared to South Laurel Middle School ($22,253). Additionally, South Laurel Middle School has a higher free/reduced lunch rate of 75.55%, indicating a greater proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Despite these differences, both schools continue to demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence and improvement.