Laurel High School is a public school in Laurel, Mississippi, United States, part of the Laurel School District. The school provides education to grades 9–12.[1]
In 2022, the school's enrollment was documented at about 710 with 87 percent African American, 8 percent hispanic, and 3 percent white. 100 percent of students were categorized as economically disadvantaged.[3]
Golden tornadoes are the school mascot. The school's football team won state championships in 1990, 2007, and 2014,[4][5]
Alumni
- Jeff Burkett – Former American football player for the Chicago Cardinals
- Charles Cross – Offensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks of the NFL
- Akeem Davis – Cornerbacks coach at University of Southern Mississippi, former National Football League (NFL) safety
- Dontario Drummond – Wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL
- Mary Elizabeth Ellis – Actor
- BoPete Keyes – Cornerback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the NFL
- Tom Lester – Actor
- Parker Posey – Actor
References
- ^ a b c d "Laurel High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
- ^ "MHSAA School Directory". Mississippi High School Activities Association. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/mississippi/districts/laurel-school-district/laurel-high-school-11326
- ^ "Mississippi High School Football History". www.ahsfhs.org.
- ^ "Tornadoes end 'golden' season on top". Laurel Leader-Call.
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