Schools in Laurel
The Laurel School District serves the city's approximately 2,620 students, with a real standout in the Laurel Magnet School of the Arts.
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The Laurel School District serves approximately 2,620 students at a 20:1 student-teacher ratio, with 33% math and 31% reading proficiency, and a graduation rate of approximately 71% (roughly 7 points below the Mississippi statewide average).
A genuine standout: the Magnet School of the Arts
The Laurel Magnet School of the Arts carries an 8.5/10 Niche rating, a real, genuine standout within the district's broader profile.
A separate nearby district to distinguish
West Jones and Northeast Jones High Schools belong to the SEPARATE Jones County School District, not Laurel's own city district -- confirm a target address's actual assigned district directly.
Key takeaways
- Laurel School District: 2,620 students, 20:1 ratio, 33% math/31% reading proficiency, ~71% grad rate.
- The Laurel Magnet School of the Arts stands out with an 8.5/10 Niche rating.
- Confirm a target address's actual assigned district directly -- Jones County SD is separate from Laurel SD.
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