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703 students were enrolled for 10th grade in Laurel County schools in 2022-23 school year

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KY Commissioner of Education Jason Glass 2023 | Kentucky Department of Education

KY Commissioner of Education Jason Glass 2023 | Kentucky Department of Education

There were 703 10th grade students enrolled in Laurel County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 3.7% less than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

North Laurel High School and South Laurel High School welcomed most of the 10th grade students in the county, registering 325 students.

Within Laurel County schools, the highest student population was found in first grade, with the smallest class sizes seen in preschool.

Statewide, Laurel County ranked 14th in enrollment numbers. It was also ranked 14th the year before.

Kentucky is in the midst of a statewide teacher shortage as turnover rates spiked to 10.9% in 2023, up from an 8.9% nine-year average. This issue is more prominent in schools with more low-income and minority students.

Data also shows that between 2019 and 2023, there was an increase of 260% in the number of available teaching posts in Kentucky schools. This often leads to larger class sizes, combining programs, and retaining staff despite potential negative impacts on teacher working conditions.

Laurel County Enrollment by Grade - Yearly Comparison
PreschoolKindergartenGrade 1Grade 2Grade 3Grade 4Grade 5Grade 6Grade 7Grade 8Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12010020030040050060070080090010002022-23 school year2021-22 school year

10th Grade Enrollment in Laurel County Schools for 2022-23 School Year
School# of 10th Grade Students Enrolled% of Student BodyTotal Enrollment
North Laurel High School32523.5%1,385
South Laurel High School32526.6%1,222
Laurel County Day Treatment4520.3%222
McDaniel Learning Center77.9%89
Laurel County Schools Elearning Academy17.7%13

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