Laurel High School (Mississippi)
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.
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.
Golden tornadoes are the school mascot. The school's 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
References
- ^ "Laurel High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
- ^ "MHSAA School Directory". Mississippi High School Activities Association. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
- ^ 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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