Serving 399 students in grades 9-12, Southeast Lauderdale High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southeast Lauderdale High School's student population of 399 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southeast Lauderdale High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southeast Lauderdale High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#482 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
4%
Black
35%
47%
White
60%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southeast Lauderdale High School's ranking?
Southeast Lauderdale High School is ranked #482 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Southeast Lauderdale High School often compared to?
Southeast Lauderdale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Lauderdale High School, Clarkdale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southeast Lauderdale High School?
The graduation rate of Southeast Lauderdale High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Southeast Lauderdale High School?
399 students attend Southeast Lauderdale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Southeast Lauderdale High School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southeast Lauderdale High School?
Southeast Lauderdale High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southeast Lauderdale High School offer ?
Southeast Lauderdale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southeast Lauderdale High School part of?
Southeast Lauderdale High School is part of Lauderdale Co School Dist School District.
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