High Schools in Laurel School District

The Laurel School District in Mississippi is home to a single high school, Laurel High School, which serves grades 9-12. Despite the district's higher-than-average per-student spending, Laurel High School consistently underperforms on standardized tests compared to the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 30.9% in English II to 49.1% in U.S. History, well below the state averages of 46.2% and 70.8%, respectively.

Laurel High School's student population is predominantly African American (85.45%) and Hispanic (11.58%), with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school's academic performance has been consistently low over the past three school years, with its statewide ranking declining from 205th out of 228 high schools in 2021-2022 to 196th out of 228 in 2023-2024.

While the district's higher-than-average per-student spending of $15,793 and a student-teacher ratio of 18.9 suggest a commitment to resources, the school's persistent academic underperformance raises questions about the effectiveness of the district's resource allocation and the need to implement targeted interventions and support to help Laurel High School and its students achieve better outcomes.