Lauderdale Co School Dist School District
School District · Meridian, Mississippi
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
11
4 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
5,951
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
11
4 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
5,951
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Evaluating Lauderdale Co School Dist?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lauderdale Co School Dist as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Clarkdale Elementary School
Meridian · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary
Meridian · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Southeast Lauderdale Middle School
Meridian · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#77 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,039
$1,573 vs Mississippi median
District size
5,951 students
Much larger than Mississippi median
The short answer
Lauderdale Co School Dist ranks #77 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Lauderdale Co School Dist's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Clarkdale Elementary School (7.4/10), Northeast Lauderdale Elementary (7.1/10), and Southeast Lauderdale Middle School (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.1/10 despite 71% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Lauderdale Co School Dist schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +23.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Lauderdale Co School Dist schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Lauderdale Co School Dist
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clarkdale Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Northeast Lauderdale Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Southeast Lauderdale Middle School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | West Lauderdale Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Clarkdale High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | West Lauderdale Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Northeast Lauderdale High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 8 | West Lauderdale High School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Southeast Lauderdale Elementary | 5.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Southeast Lauderdale High School | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lauderdale Co School Dist
Lauderdale Co School Dist is a Meridian, Mississippi school district serving 11 schools.The district educates 5,951 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. District-level spending was $11,039 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Lauderdale Co School Dist demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Clarkdale Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Lauderdale Co School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 53.4% and ELA proficiency of 52.5%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lauderdale Co School Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lauderdale Co School Dist with test data.
Schools in Lauderdale Co School Dist
11 schoolsElementary Schools4
Middle Schools3
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Meridian
- Total Enrollment
- 5,951
- Teachers (FTE)
- 456
- District spending per student
- $11,039NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lauderdale Co School Dist?
Lauderdale Co School Dist has 11 schools in total — 4 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lauderdale Co School Dist?
The average composite rating for Lauderdale Co School Dist is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Lauderdale Co School Dist?
Lauderdale Co School Dist's district-level spending was $11,039 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lauderdale Co School Dist?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lauderdale Co School Dist is 13.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lauderdale Co School Dist?
Clarkdale Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lauderdale Co School Dist with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Lauderdale Co School Dist?
Across schools in Lauderdale Co School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lauderdale Co School Dist compare to other districts in Mississippi?
Lauderdale Co School Dist has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Mississippi by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.5%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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