For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,347 students in Lauderdale County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Lauderdale County, MS are West Lauderdale High School, Clarkdale High School and Southeast Lauderdale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lauderdale County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Lauderdale County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Lauderdale County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clarkdale High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lauderdale County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Lauderdale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9916 West Lauderdale Road
Collinsville, MS 39325
(601) 737-2277
Collinsville, MS 39325
(601) 737-2277
Grades: 9-12
| 589 students
Rank: #22.
Clarkdale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7000 Highway 145
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-4463
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-4463
Grades: 7-12
| 419 students
Rank: #33.
Southeast Lauderdale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2362 Longcreek Raod
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 483-5501
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 483-5501
Grades: 9-12
| 396 students
Rank: #44.
Northeast Lauderdale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
702 Briarwood Road
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 679-8523
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 679-8523
Grades: 9-12
| 642 students
Rank: #55.
Meridian High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2320 32nd Street
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 482-3191
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 482-3191
Grades: 9-12
| 1,301 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marion Park Complex
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2815 25th St.
Meridian, MS 39302
(601) 484-5166
Meridian, MS 39302
(601) 484-5166
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ross Collins Voc Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2640 24th Ave
Meridian, MS 39302
(601) 483-3331
Meridian, MS 39302
(601) 483-3331
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Lauderdale County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7000 Highway 145
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-4463
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-4463
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
900 44th Avenue
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4484
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4484
Grades: 6-8
| 284 students
2814 Davis St
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 484-4073
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 484-4073
Grades: 8-9
| n/a students
Lauderdale County Educational & Skills (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
915 Hwy 19 North
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 581-3518
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 581-3518
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1401 College Drive
Meridian, MS 39304
(601) 581-8087
Meridian, MS 39304
(601) 581-8087
Grades: 6-11
| 10 students
3930 14th Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4463
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4463
Grades: PK-3
| 457 students
1516 12th Ave
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 484-4475
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 484-4475
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lauderdale County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Lauderdale County, MS include West Lauderdale High School, Clarkdale High School and Southeast Lauderdale High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lauderdale County?
7 public high schools are located in Lauderdale County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lauderdale County?
Lauderdale County public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Lauderdale County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lauderdale County include: Southeast Lauderdale High School vs. West Lauderdale High School, West Lauderdale High School vs. Southeast Lauderdale High School, Clarkdale High School vs. Southeast Lauderdale High School
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