- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Laurel, MS
Laurel High School
Federal NCES profile for Laurel High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280246000479
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurel High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Mississippi schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Laurel · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurel High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Laurel, MS.
School address
District: Laurel School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280246000479 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Laurel High School held near 715 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 280246000479 · Laurel, MS High · MID · TRAD
732 enr · 19.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Park Elementary School (405 students)
Laurel High School held near 715 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Laurel High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Laurel High School
732 students
- Oak Park Eleme
Oak Park Elementary School
405 students
- Laurel Middle
Laurel Middle School
388 students
- Mason Elementa
Mason Elementary School
345 students
- Laurel Magnet
Laurel Magnet School of the Arts
323 students
- Laurel Upper E 253
Laurel Upper Elementary
253 students
What this shows Laurel High School reports 732 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurel High School compares
Laurel High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 49% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 732 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
732
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 98% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
66.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,215
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 253 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 78.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 4.2%
White 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Laurel High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Laurel School District reports $12,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laurel High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laurel Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mason Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laurel Magnet School of the Arts | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laurel Upper Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurel High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~732 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laurel High School
How many students attend Laurel High School?
Laurel High School has 732 students enrolled. It is a high school in Laurel, MS. CCD year-over-year: 708 (2022-23) → 715 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel High School is 19.8:1, which is 49% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laurel High School?
100.0% of students at Laurel High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurel High School?
The largest demographic group at Laurel High School is African American at 78.4% of enrollment, in Laurel, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurel High School?
Laurel High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Laurel High School rank among public schools in Laurel?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Laurel, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Laurel on the city page.
What other schools are in Laurel School District?
Besides Laurel High School, Laurel School District also operates Oak Park Elementary School (405 students), Laurel Middle School (388 students), and Mason Elementary School (345 students). See the Laurel School District district page for the complete list.