Southeast Lauderdale High School

2362 Longcreek Raod
Meridian, MS 39301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 396 students in grades 9-12, Southeast Lauderdale High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Southeast Lauderdale High School's student population of 396 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
396 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Southeast Lauderdale High School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southeast Lauderdale High School is 0.54, 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.
This School
State Level (MS)
#287 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Southeast Lauderdale High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southeast Lauderdale High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southeast 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 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Southeast Lauderdale High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Southeast Lauderdale High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Southeast Lauderdale High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
37%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Southeast Lauderdale High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
57%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Southeast Lauderdale High School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Southeast Lauderdale High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Southeast Lauderdale High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Southeast Lauderdale High School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Southeast Lauderdale High School and public school graduation rate of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southeast Lauderdale High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
48%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southeast Lauderdale High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southeast Lauderdale High School's ranking?
Southeast Lauderdale High School is ranked #287 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Southeast Lauderdale High School often compared to?
Southeast Lauderdale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Lauderdale High School, Clarkdale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southeast Lauderdale High School?
The graduation rate of Southeast Lauderdale High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Southeast Lauderdale High School?
396 students attend Southeast Lauderdale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Southeast Lauderdale High School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southeast Lauderdale High School?
Southeast Lauderdale High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southeast Lauderdale High School offer ?
Southeast Lauderdale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southeast Lauderdale High School part of?
Southeast Lauderdale High School is part of Lauderdale Co School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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