Serving 642 students in grades 9-12, Northeast Lauderdale High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 642 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northeast Lauderdale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Northeast Lauderdale High School's student population of 642 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
642 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northeast Lauderdale High School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northeast Lauderdale High School is 0.57, 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
#341 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
4%
5%
Black
55%
47%
White
36%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
46%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northeast Lauderdale High School's ranking?
Northeast Lauderdale High School is ranked #341 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Northeast Lauderdale High School often compared to?
Northeast Lauderdale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meridian High School, West Lauderdale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northeast Lauderdale High School?
The graduation rate of Northeast Lauderdale High School is 95%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Northeast Lauderdale High School?
642 students attend Northeast Lauderdale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Northeast Lauderdale High School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northeast Lauderdale High School?
Northeast Lauderdale High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northeast Lauderdale High School offer ?
Northeast Lauderdale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northeast Lauderdale High School part of?
Northeast Lauderdale High School is part of Lauderdale Co School District.
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