Sanders, Harland, Cafe · Photo: Ka!zen · CC BY-SA 2.0North Corbin’s public schools outscore 79% of Kentucky districts
On the state math tests, 53% of North Corbin’s students scored proficient, above the Kentucky average (38%). The grade covers the public school district serving North Corbin, 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.
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.
North Corbin’s schools, in brief
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 ↓
11 elementary schools, then two middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
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.
What’s behind North Corbin’s grade
A−: better than 79% of Kentucky school districts. Test scores are above the Kentucky average; graduation is below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve North Corbin, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in North Corbin · depends on your address
North Laurel Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 970 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in London
South Laurel Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 837 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in London
7th grade in North Corbin · depends on your address
North Laurel Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 970 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in London
South Laurel Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 837 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in London
8th grade in North Corbin · depends on your address
North Laurel Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 970 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in London
South Laurel Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 837 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in London
9th grade in North Corbin · depends on your address
North Laurel High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,252 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in London
South Laurel High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,119 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in London
10th grade in North Corbin · depends on your address
North Laurel High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,252 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in London
South Laurel High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,119 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in London
11th grade in North Corbin · depends on your address
North Laurel High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,252 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in London
South Laurel High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,119 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in London
12th grade in North Corbin · depends on your address
North Laurel High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,252 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in London
South Laurel High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,119 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in London
North Corbin’s public schools are run by Laurel County School District, which also serves London. Parts of North Corbin (14% of its land) are served by Knox County instead. 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.
Well above the state in reading
North Corbin vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Kentucky towns that share North Corbin’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| North Corbin | A− | Laurel County |
| Corbin | B− | Corbin Independent PK–12 · Knox County PK–12 |
Every school in North Corbin
15 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).
Questions about North Corbin’s schools
Are North Corbin’s schools good?
By Kentucky’s own tests, yes: the public schools North Corbin children attend outscore 79% of Kentucky’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 82%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is North Corbin in?
Laurel County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 8,676 students in 18 schools (2024–25). Small parts of North Corbin are served by Knox County.
Where do North Corbin 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 North Corbin’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 North Corbin spend per student?
$12,974 in Laurel County School District (FY2024), against $14,752 across Kentucky. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What North Corbin families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near North Corbin → They have their own page.
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.