Lauderdale Co School District

301 46th Court
Meridian, MS 39305-5498
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Lauderdale Co School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,910 students in Lauderdale Co School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Lauderdale Co School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
5,910 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
451 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Lauderdale Co School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 86% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MS)
#39 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Lauderdale Co   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lauderdale Co   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lauderdale Co   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lauderdale Co   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
94%
89%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Lauderdale Co   School District and public school graduation rate of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.60
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
67 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
163 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
1,849 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
31%
47%
# White Students
3,662 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
62%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
158 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
79
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
451
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
471
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
407
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
404
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
394
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
421
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
428
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
447
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
428
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
496
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
506
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
427
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
439
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
112
7,168

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,519 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,119 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$5,371 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Lauderdale Co   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$66 MM
$5,314 MM
This chart displays total spending of Lauderdale Co   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$10,519
$12,143
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Lauderdale Co   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,119
$12,013
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Lauderdale Co   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Lauderdale Co School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Lauderdale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9916 West Lauderdale Road
Collinsville, MS 39325
(601) 737-2277
Grades: 9-12
| 589 students
Rank: #22.
Clarkdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7000 Highway 145
Meridian, MS 39031
(601) 693-4463
Grades: PK-6
| 520 students
Rank: #33.
Clarkdale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7000 Highway 145
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-4463
Grades: 7-12
| 419 students
Rank: #44.
West Lauderdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10350 Highway 495
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 737-2279
Grades: PK-4
| 687 students
Rank: #55.
West Lauderdale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9916a West Lauderdale Road
Collinsville, MS 39325
(601) 737-8689
Grades: 5-8
| 525 students
Rank: #66.
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2362 A Long Creek Road
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 486-2500
Grades: PK-4
| 503 students
Rank: #77.
Southeast Lauderdale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2362 Longcreek Raod
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 483-5501
Grades: 9-12
| 396 students
Rank: #88.
Northeast Lauderdale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
702 Briarwood Road
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 679-8523
Grades: 9-12
| 642 students
Rank: #99.
Southeast Lauderdale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2535 Old Highway 19 S.e.
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 485-5751
Grades: 5-8
| 365 students
Rank: #1010.
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6750 Newell Road
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 485-4882
Grades: PK-4
| 699 students
Rank: #1111.
Northeast Lauderdale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7763 Highway 39 North
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 483-3532
Grades: 5-8
| 565 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lauderdale Co School District?
Lauderdale Co School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,910 students.
What is the rank of Lauderdale Co School District?
Lauderdale Co School District is ranked #38 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lauderdale Co School District?
62% of Lauderdale Co School District students are White, 31% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lauderdale Co School District?
Lauderdale Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Lauderdale Co School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,119 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,910 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 94% (Top 20% in MS)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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