South Laurel Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025London, Kentucky 40744 · Laurel County
#88 of 217 middle schools in Kentucky
#5896 of 15,369 nationally
About South Laurel Middle School
South Laurel Middle School is a public middle located in London, in the Laurel County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 837 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 88th of 217 ranked middle schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (83th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 837.
There are 12 schools in London; South Laurel Middle School ranks 7th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)51%
- Reading proficiency (30%)68%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)70.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South Laurel Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Laurel Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
South Laurel High School
London · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,119 students · 137 m away
Sublimity Elementary School
London · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
323 students · 1.6 km away
London Elementary School
London · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
592 students · 3.3 km away
North Laurel Middle School
London · Public middle · Grades 6–8
970 students · 3.7 km away
Wyan-Pine Grove Elementary
London · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
388 students · 3.9 km away
Bush Elementary School
London · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
511 students · 4.9 km away
North Laurel High School
London · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,252 students · 4.9 km away
Johnson Elementary School
London · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
312 students · 6.5 km away
Cold Hill Elementary School
London · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
259 students · 7.6 km away
Camp Ground Elementary School
London · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
327 students · 9.8 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
Grayson County Middle School
Leitchfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
837 students
Scott County Middle School
Georgetown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
837 students
Christian County Middle School
Hopkinsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
845 students
Meyzeek Middle
Louisville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
847 students
South Oldham Middle School
Crestwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
848 students
College View Middle School
Owensboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
821 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Laurel Middle School a good school?
South Laurel Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 58.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #88 of 217 in Kentucky. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South Laurel Middle School rank in Kentucky?
South Laurel Middle School ranks #88 of 217 middle schools in Kentucky and #5896 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Laurel Middle School?
South Laurel Middle School had 837 students in 2025.
Is South Laurel Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
South Laurel Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Laurel Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Laurel Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.