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Southeast Lauderdale High School vs. West Lauderdale High School

Should you attend Southeast Lauderdale High School or West Lauderdale High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Southeast Lauderdale High School
2362 Longcreek Raod
Meridian, MS 39301
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
West Lauderdale High School
9916 West Lauderdale Road
Collinsville, MS 39325
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Southeast Lauderdale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

West Lauderdale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 376 students in grades 9-12, Southeast 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 551 students in grades 9-12, West Lauderdale High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
376 students
551 students
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% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
54% | 46%
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
38 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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Test Scores

#287 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
#80 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 10%)
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55-59%
(Top 30% in MS)
80-84%
(Top 5% in MS)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southeast Lauderdale High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Lauderdale High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
(Top 50% in MS)
50-54%
(Top 30% in MS)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southeast Lauderdale High School 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.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Lauderdale High School 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.
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in MS)
85-89%
(Top 5% in MS)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Southeast Lauderdale High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Lauderdale High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
(Top 20% in MS)
90-94%
(Top 20% in MS)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
93
129
Grade 10 Students
94
143
Grade 11 Students
94
129
Grade 12 Students
81
147
Ungraded Students
14
3

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
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% Hispanic
3%
2%
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% Black
37%
19%
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% White
58%
76%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
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0.53
0.39
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
25%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
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