Best Schools in Lauderdale, MS
Lauderdale, MS has 10 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,054 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Lauderdale greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lauderdale, MS
The top high schools in Lauderdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northeast Lauderdale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 642 Students
2. Southeast Lauderdale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 396 Students
3. Kemper County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kemper Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 323 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lauderdale, MS
The top middle schools in Lauderdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southeast Lauderdale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 365 Students
2. Northeast Lauderdale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 565 Students
3. Kemper County Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kemper Co School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 185 Students
4. Kemper County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kemper Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 120 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lauderdale, MS
The top elementary schools in Lauderdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kemper County Lower Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kemper Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 256 Students
2. Southeast Lauderdale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 503 Students
3. Northeast Lauderdale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 699 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lauderdale, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lauderdale, MS has a total population of 2,450 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lauderdale, 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, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lauderdale, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lauderdale, 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, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lauderdale, MS
How many schools are in Lauderdale, MS?
Lauderdale, MS has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,054 students in total.
How do schools in Lauderdale perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Lauderdale score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Lauderdale greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lauderdale?
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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