Best Schools in Lauderdale County, MS
Lauderdale County, MS has a total of 26 schools including 8 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools. A total of 11,361 students attend Lauderdale County, MS schools. On average, schools in Lauderdale County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Lauderdale County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Lauderdale County, MS
Lauderdale County, MS has 8 high schools with 4,040 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Lauderdale County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lauderdale County meet expectations.
1. Clarkdale High School
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Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 419 Students
2. West Lauderdale High School
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Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 589 Students
3. Northeast Lauderdale High School
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Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 642 Students
4. Southeast Lauderdale High School
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Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 396 Students
5. Meridian High School
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Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1301 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lauderdale County, MS
Lauderdale County, MS has 5 middle schools with 2,449 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Lauderdale County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lauderdale County meet expectations.
1. West Lauderdale Middle School
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Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 525 Students
2. Southeast Lauderdale Middle School
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Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 365 Students
3. Northeast Lauderdale Middle School
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Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 565 Students
4. Magnolia Middle School
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Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 428 Students
5. Northwest Junior High School
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Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 566 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lauderdale County, MS
Lauderdale County, MS has 12 elementary schools with 4,872 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Lauderdale County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lauderdale County don't meet expectations.
1. Clarkdale Elementary School
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Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 520 Students
2. West Lauderdale Elementary School
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Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 687 Students
3. Southeast Lauderdale Elementary
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Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 503 Students
4. Northeast Lauderdale Elementary
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Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 699 Students
5. Poplar Springs Elementary School
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Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 412 Students
6. Parkview Elementary School
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Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 408 Students
7. Crestwood Elementary School
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Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 259 Students
8. West Hills Elementary School
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Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 Students
9. Oakland Heights Elementary School
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Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 328 Students
10. T J Harris Elementary
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Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 434 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lauderdale County, MS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lauderdale County, MS has a total population of 72,984 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lauderdale County, MS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lauderdale County, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lauderdale County, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lauderdale County, MS.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Lauderdale County, MS Internet Health Assessment.
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