Summary:
The Laurel School District in Mississippi consists of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district faces significant challenges, with most schools performing well below state averages on academic measures, but one standout school, Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts, consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state.
The Laurel High School and the two middle schools, Laurel Middle School and Laurel Upper Elementary, all perform poorly compared to state averages, with test scores ranging from 12-35% proficient or better across grade levels and subjects. In contrast, Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts stands out, with 86.9% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 89.2% proficient or better in math, far exceeding district and state averages.
The data also reveals that all schools in the Laurel School District have extremely high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, at 100% for each school, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Spending per student varies widely, from $5,648 at Laurel Middle School to $15,793 at Laurel High School, with the higher-performing Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts spending $9,033 per student.
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