KY Commissioner of Education Jason Glass 2023 | Kentucky Department of Education
KY Commissioner of Education Jason Glass 2023 | 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.
School | # of 10th Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
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North Laurel High School | 325 | 23.5% | 1,385 |
South Laurel High School | 325 | 26.6% | 1,222 |
Laurel County Day Treatment | 45 | 20.3% | 222 |
McDaniel Learning Center | 7 | 7.9% | 89 |
Laurel County Schools Elearning Academy | 1 | 7.7% | 13 |
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