Laurel High School is a public school in Laurel, Mississippi, United States. It is part of the Laurel School District. The school provides education to grades 9–12.
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.https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/mississippi/districts/laurel-school-district/laurel-high-school-11326
The school's teams are known as the golden tornadoes. The football team won state championships in 1990, 2007, and 2014.
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
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