Northeast Lauderdale High School

702 Briarwood Road
Meridian, MS 39305
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 600 students in grades 9-12, Northeast Lauderdale High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 600 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northeast Lauderdale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Northeast Lauderdale High School's student population of 600 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
600 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

Northeast Lauderdale High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northeast Lauderdale High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MS)
#418 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
37%
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35-39%
35%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northeast Lauderdale High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
1%
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Hispanic
4%
4%
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Black
54%
47%
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White
36%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
This chart display the diversity score of Northeast Lauderdale High School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
88%
This chart display graduation rate of Northeast Lauderdale High School and public school graduation rate of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northeast Lauderdale High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northeast Lauderdale High School's ranking?
Northeast Lauderdale High School is ranked #418 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Northeast Lauderdale High School often compared to?
Northeast Lauderdale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meridian High School, West Lauderdale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northeast Lauderdale High School?
The graduation rate of Northeast Lauderdale High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Northeast Lauderdale High School?
600 students attend Northeast Lauderdale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Northeast Lauderdale High School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northeast Lauderdale High School?
Northeast Lauderdale High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northeast Lauderdale High School offer ?
Northeast Lauderdale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northeast Lauderdale High School part of?
Northeast Lauderdale High School is part of Lauderdale Co School Dist School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 600 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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