Laurel Christian School
Private school in the United States
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Laurel Christian School is a private school founded in 1982. It is located in Laurel, Mississippi, in the United States. With an average ACT score of 20.3 for Sophomores - Seniors the school is ranked well below the national average of 26 and Mississippi average of 24 for private schools.[1]
| Laurel Christian School | |
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1200 HWY 15 Laurel, Mississippi, 39440 United States 31.7050589°N 89.1510787°W | |
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| Type | Private |
| Established | 1982 |
School district | Mississippi Association of Independent Schools |
Head of school | Jamie Rogers |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Enrollment | ≈195,≈75 in 7th-12th grades |
| Colors | Blue and gold |
| Mascot | Lion |
| Tuition | $6,100 |
| Website | www |
Sports
In 2020 and 2021, the girls soccer team — the Lady Lions — won the Midsouth Association of Independent Schools championship.[2] They became runner up in 2022.
In 2021, the Girls Tennis won the Midsouth Association of Independent Schools championship.
However the school has seen significant decline in attendance and therefore sports. There are no longer soccer or baseball teams. The boys sports have dwindled to JV basketball with a few runners and tennis players. There are great opportunities for girls who cannot play at a substantial competitive level.
Embezzlement
In 2015, the former headmaster pleaded guilty to embezzling from the school between 2011 and 2013.[3]