Best Schools in Laurel County, KY
Laurel County, KY has 34 public schools (10 high, 5 middle, 16 elementary) serving 17,269 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Laurel County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Laurel County, KY
The top high schools in Laurel County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Laurel County Virtual Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades KG - 12 • 6 Students
2. Corbin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corbin Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 829 Students
3. South Laurel High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1108 Students
4. Whitley County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitley County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 980 Students
5. Rockcastle County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockcastle County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 819 Students
6. Jackson County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 546 Students
7. North Laurel High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1300 Students
8. Knox Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 761 Students
9. Laurel County Day Treatment
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 68 Students
10. Mcdaniel Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 46 Students
Best Middle Schools in Laurel County, KY
The top middle schools in Laurel County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Corbin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corbin Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 646 Students
2. North Laurel Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1003 Students
3. South Laurel Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 979 Students
4. Rockcastle County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockcastle County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 578 Students
5. Jackson County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 401 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Laurel County, KY
The top elementary schools in Laurel County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sublimity Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 310 Students
2. Corbin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corbin Independent • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 373 Students
3. Bush Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 528 Students
4. London Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 543 Students
5. Colony Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students
6. Hazel Green Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 344 Students
7. Cold Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 281 Students
8. Keavy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
9. Johnson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 334 Students
10. Camp Ground Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 306 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Laurel County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Laurel County, KY has a total population of 62,613 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Laurel County, KY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Laurel County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Laurel County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Laurel County, KY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Laurel County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Laurel County, KY
How many schools are in Laurel County, KY?
Laurel County, KY has 34 public schools: 10 high schools, 5 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 17,269 students in total.
How do schools in Laurel County perform on state tests?
On average, 34 schools in Laurel County score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Laurel County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Laurel County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Laurel County
3 places in Laurel County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- London (14)
- East Bernstadt (2)
- Keavy (1)
School districts (1)
- Laurel County (17 schools)