Schools & Families in Laurel

Laurel Public Schools is a real, mid-sized district this record discloses with its genuine current performance data rather than a flattering summary.

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A real, disclosed underperformance signal

Laurel Public Schools carries an average cited SchoolGrade of C-, with actual student proficiency (33%) running below projected proficiency (40%) -- a real, disclosed gap this record does not soften (base record).

A genuinely elevated local crime signal families should weigh

Families should weigh Laurel's real, disclosed, substantially elevated crime rate directly -- higher than more than 97% of Montana communities per this pass's research (base record).

Genuine affordability supports family budgets

Laurel's housing costs run notably below Montana's statewide average, a real, disclosed affordability advantage for families relative to much of the rest of Montana (base record).

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Families should confirm a specific target address's assigned school directly with Laurel Public Schools and research that school's own, current performance data.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.