West Lauderdale High School vs. Southeast Lauderdale High School
Should you attend West Lauderdale High School or Southeast 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
Top Rankings
West Lauderdale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Southeast Lauderdale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 589 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 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 396 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 43% 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
589 students
396 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#80 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#287 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
146
106
Grade 10 Students
143
102
Grade 11 Students
156
80
Grade 12 Students
142
97
Ungraded Students
2
11
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
17%
37%
% White
77%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
69%
48%
