Best Schools in Lauderdale County, MS
Lauderdale County, MS has 24 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 11,361 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Lauderdale County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lauderdale County, MS
The top high schools in Lauderdale County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Lauderdale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 589 Students
2. Clarkdale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 419 Students
3. Northeast Lauderdale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 642 Students
4. Southeast Lauderdale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 396 Students
5. Meridian High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1301 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lauderdale County, MS
The top middle schools in Lauderdale County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Lauderdale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 525 Students
2. Southeast Lauderdale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 365 Students
3. Northeast Lauderdale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 565 Students
4. Northwest Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 566 Students
5. Magnolia Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 428 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lauderdale County, MS
The top elementary schools in Lauderdale County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clarkdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 520 Students
2. West Lauderdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 687 Students
3. Southeast Lauderdale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 503 Students
4. Northeast Lauderdale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 699 Students
5. Poplar Springs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 412 Students
6. West Hills Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 478 Students
7. Parkview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 408 Students
8. Crestwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 259 Students
9. Community Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Community Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 31 Students
10. St Patrick Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Patrick Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 113 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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
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.
Questions About Schools in Lauderdale County, MS
How many schools are in Lauderdale County, MS?
Lauderdale County, MS has 24 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 11,361 students in total.
How do schools in Lauderdale County perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in Lauderdale County score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Lauderdale County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lauderdale County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lauderdale County
2 places in Lauderdale County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Meridian (18)
- Collinsville (2)
School districts (2)
- Lauderdale Co School Dist (11 schools)
- Meridian Public Schools (9 schools)