- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · London, KY
South Laurel Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Laurel Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210321000858
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Laurel Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #9 of 15
- public schools in London · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 66.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Laurel Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Laurel Middle School ranks #9 of 15 public schools in London, KY.
School address
District: Laurel County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210321000858 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-75 students YoY
South Laurel Middle School shrank from 979 students in 2022-23 to 904 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-75 students YoY 210321000858 · London, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
837 enr · 16.1:1 · 66.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: North Laurel High School (1,252 students)
South Laurel Middle School shrank from 979 students in 2022-23 to 904 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
South Laurel Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Laurel H
North Laurel High School
1,252 students
- South Laurel H
South Laurel High School
1,119 students
- North Laurel M
North Laurel Middle School
970 students
- This school
South Laurel Middle School
837 students
- Hunter Hills E
Hunter Hills Elementary School
617 students
- London Element
London Elementary School
592 students
What this shows South Laurel Middle School reports 837 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Laurel Middle School compares
South Laurel Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.0% | ▲ 11% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 837 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
837
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 65% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.6%
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
$12,611
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
271
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, South Laurel Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laurel County reports $12,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Laurel Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Laurel High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Laurel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Laurel Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hunter Hills Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| London Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Laurel Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 970
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in London
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~837 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Laurel Middle School
How many students attend South Laurel Middle School?
South Laurel Middle School has 837 students enrolled. It is a middle school in London, KY. CCD year-over-year: 979 (2022-23) → 904 (2023-24), down 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Laurel Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Laurel Middle School is 16.1:1, which is 6% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Laurel Middle School?
66.0% of students at South Laurel Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Laurel Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Laurel Middle School is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in London, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Laurel Middle School?
South Laurel Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 South Laurel Middle School rank among public schools in London?
By Resource Investment Index, South Laurel Middle School ranks #9 of 15 public schools in London, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in London on the city page.
What other schools are in Laurel County?
Besides South Laurel Middle School, Laurel County also operates North Laurel High School (1,252 students), South Laurel High School (1,119 students), and North Laurel Middle School (970 students). See the Laurel County district page for the complete list.