District Overview
Headquartered at 718 North Main Street in London, Kentucky, the Laurel County school district serves as a central pillar of educational opportunity within a remote town setting in the Corbin metropolitan region. As an active, traditional public school system, the district operates 19 operational schools offering a complete learning continuum from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, alongside specialized ungraded programming. Currently enrolling 8,676 students, Laurel County provides a welcoming and structured academic environment designed to support young learners across every stage of their scholastic journey.

Behind this student body is a robust network of approximately 2,478 full-time equivalent staff members dedicated to academic quality and operational success. The district’s instructional core is anchored by 1,076 full-time equivalent teachers, complemented by 181 instructional aides and over 1,220 support staff who manage administration, facilities, and student services. This substantial human infrastructure ensures individual guidance in the classroom and a well-maintained learning environment, making Laurel County a vital resource for local families and an insightful subject for educational researchers. Further district details and community resources are accessible via their official site at www.laurel.k12.ky.us.
19
Total Schools
8,676
Total Students
1,076.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laurel County
Demographic Student Count
White8,026
Hispanic294
Black77
Asian80
Two or More175
American Indian10
Pacific Islander14
  • White
    8,026 (92.5%)
  • Hispanic
    294 (3.4%)
  • Two or More
    175 (2.0%)
  • Asian
    80 (0.9%)
  • Black
    77 (0.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    14 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    10 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Laurel County
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary11
Middle2
High5
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:19
Students:8,676*
Teachers (FTE):1,076.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.1
Schools in Laurel County
Found 19 Schools