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Schools in London · Laurel County School District

London’s public schools outscore 79% of Kentucky districts

In London, 53% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Kentucky average (38%). The grade covers the public school district serving London, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Kentucky, not nationally.

#47of 139 Kentucky townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Kentucky state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
60%
▲ 15 pts vs KY 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
53%
▲ 15 pts vs KY 38%
2021–22
Graduate on time
89%
▼ 2 pts vs KY 91%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$13.0K
▼ 12% vs KY $14.8K
FY2024
Students per teacher
16.6
KY 15.4 · larger classes
Schools in town
8
5,093 students on the public path
In brief

London’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 198 Kentucky towns with household incomes within a quarter of London’s, its schools beat 84%, higher than their 79% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on tests

Reading proficiency is 60% and math 53% in spring 2022, against 45% and 38% statewide; 89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 91%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $12,974 per student, against $14,752 across Kentucky (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then two middle and two high schools

Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

London Christian Academy (private) is in town. Laurel County Schools eLearning Academy, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind London’s grade

A Test scoresC− Graduation

A−: better than 79% of Kentucky school districts, #47 of 139 Kentucky towns. Test scores are above the Kentucky average; graduation is below it.

Kentucky school districts we grade (172)Better than 79%
Lower resultsHigher results
Kentucky towns with similar household incomes (198)Better than 84%
B+AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 4,467 test results and a graduating class of 571 could put London anywhere from B+ to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of London’s students in the tested grades sat them (4,470 in math, 4,464 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve London, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressA+
6–82 middle schoolsDepends on your addressA− to A
9–122 high schoolsDepends on your addressB+

London’s public schools are run by Laurel County School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Laurel County School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 18 schools · 8,676 students, down 2% since 2020–21 · 16.6 per teacher (KY 15.4)
$12,974KY $14,752 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading60%
State average 44.7% · 4464 students tested
Math53%
State average 37.8% · 4470 students tested

London vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Kentucky towns that share London’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
LondonA−Laurel County

Every school in London

9 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Kentucky’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Londonby address
London Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
A+
592 students15:1Rate it →
Sublimity Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
A+
323 students15:1Rate it →
North Laurel Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
A
970 students17:1Rate it →
South Laurel Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
A−
837 students16:1Rate it →
North Laurel High School
High · Grades 9–12
B+
1,252 students20:1Rate it →
South Laurel High School
High · Grades 9–12
B+
1,119 students20:1Rate it →
Other district programsby referral or application
McDaniel Learning Center
High · Grades 9–12
Alternative Education
29 students7:1Rate it →
Online schools based in Londonnot counted as local schools
Laurel County Schools eLearning Academy
Grades K–12
Online
41 studentsRate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
London Christian Academy
Grades K–12
Private · Religious
78 students13:1Rate it →

Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Laurel Co Schools Center for Innovation).

Questions about London’s schools

Are London’s schools good?

By Kentucky’s own tests, yes: the public schools London children attend outscore 79% of Kentucky’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #47 of 139 Kentucky towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 84%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is London in?

Laurel County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 8,676 students in 18 schools (2024–25).

Where do London kids go to high school?

One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: North Laurel High School and South Laurel High School.

What is London’s graduation rate?

89% of the class of 2023 in Laurel County School District graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky.

How much does London spend per student?

$12,974 in Laurel County School District (FY2024), against $14,752 across Kentucky. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in London?

Yes: London Christian Academy (religious, grades K–12, 78 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Kentucky. Stars are from neighbors.