Top 5 Best Lauderdale County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,999 students in Lauderdale County, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lauderdale County, MS are West Lauderdale Middle School, Clarkdale High School and Southeast Lauderdale Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lauderdale County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 33% statewide average). Middle schools in Lauderdale County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).

Best Lauderdale County Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Lauderdale Middle School
Math: 52% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9916a West Lauderdale Road
Collinsville, MS 39325
(601) 737-8689
Grades: 5-8
| 551 students
Rank: #22.
Clarkdale High School
Math: 43% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7000 Highway 145
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-4463
Grades: 7-12
| 476 students
Rank: #33.
Southeast Lauderdale Middle School
Math: 37% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2535 Old Highway 19 S.e.
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 485-5751
Grades: 5-8
| 361 students
Rank: #44.
Northeast Lauderdale Middle School
Math: 29% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7763 Highway 39 North
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 483-3532
Grades: 5-8
| 590 students
Rank: #55.
Northwest Junior High School
Math: 14% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4400 32nd Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4099
Grades: 6-8
| 440 students
Rank: #66.
Magnolia Middle School
Math: 17% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 24th Street
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-4064
Grades: 6-8
| 297 students
Rank: #77.
George Washington Carver Middle School
Math: 10% | Reading: 9%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 44th Avenue
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4484
Grades: 6-8
| 284 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marion Park Complex
Alternative School
2815 25th St.
Meridian, MS 39302
(601) 484-5166
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lauderdale County, MS

Lauderdale County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
7000 Highway 145
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-4463
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
2814 Davis St
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 484-4073
Grades: 8-9
| n/a students
915 Hwy 19 North
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 581-3518
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1401 College Drive
Meridian, MS 39304
(601) 581-8087
Grades: 6-11
| 10 students
3930 14th Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4463
Grades: PK-3
| 457 students
1516 12th Ave
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 484-4475
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lauderdale County, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lauderdale County, MS include West Lauderdale Middle School, Clarkdale High School and Southeast Lauderdale Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lauderdale County, MS?
8 public middle schools are located in Lauderdale County, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Lauderdale County, MS?
Lauderdale County, MS public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).

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