Middle Schools in Laurel County

Laurel County, Kentucky is home to two high-performing middle schools: North Laurel Middle School and South Laurel Middle School. Both schools have consistently ranked among the top middle schools in the state, with North Laurel Middle School earning a 5-star rating and South Laurel Middle School maintaining a 4-star rating in recent years.

Academically, both schools have demonstrated strong performance, with higher proficiency rates in subjects like Mathematics and Reading compared to the Laurel County and Kentucky state averages. North Laurel Middle School has particularly excelled, with the highest proficiency rates in Mathematics and Reading among the two schools. South Laurel Middle School, on the other hand, has stood out in Writing and Mathematics proficiency.

Despite the socioeconomic challenges faced by their student populations, with a significant percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, both North Laurel Middle School and South Laurel Middle School have maintained their academic excellence. The similar per-student spending and the lower student-teacher ratio at North Laurel Middle School suggest that the Laurel County district is allocating resources effectively to support the educational needs of its middle school students.