Top 10 Best Lauderdale County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 10,148 students in Lauderdale County, MS (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,504 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Lauderdale County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Lauderdale County, MS are West Lauderdale Middle School, West Lauderdale High School and West Lauderdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lauderdale County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Lauderdale County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).

Best Lauderdale County Public 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.
West Lauderdale High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9916 West Lauderdale Road
Collinsville, MS 39325
(601) 737-2277
Grades: 9-12
| 609 students
Rank: #33.
West Lauderdale Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10350 Highway 495
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 737-2279
Grades: PK-4
| 672 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2362 A Long Creek Road
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 486-2500
Grades: PK-4
| 495 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School
Math: 25% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6750 Newell Road
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 485-4882
Grades: PK-4
| 637 students
Rank: #88.
Northeast Lauderdale High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
702 Briarwood Road
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 679-8523
Grades: 9-12
| 600 students
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Poplar Springs Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4101 27th Avenue
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-4455
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #1111.
Southeast Lauderdale High School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2362 Longcreek Raod
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 483-5501
Grades: 9-12
| 399 students
Rank: #1212.
Crestwood Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
730 Crestwood Dr.
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 482-0395
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #1313.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Oakland Heights Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
601 59th Ave
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-3541
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Parkview Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1225 26th Street
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-3616
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
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: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Meridian High School
Math: 17% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2320 32nd Street
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 482-3191
Grades: 9-12
| 1,308 students
Rank: #1818.
West Hills Elementary School
Math: 6% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4100 32nd Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4474
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #1919.
T J Harris Elementary School
Math: 6% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3951 12th Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-1683
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #2020.
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
Rank: n/an/a
Ross Collins Voc Center
Vocational School
2640 24th Ave
Meridian, MS 39302
(601) 483-3331
Grades: 9-12
| 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 schools in Lauderdale County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Lauderdale County, MS include West Lauderdale Middle School, West Lauderdale High School and West Lauderdale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lauderdale County, MS?
22 public schools are located in Lauderdale County, MS.
What percentage of students in Lauderdale County, MS go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Lauderdale County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lauderdale County, MS?
Lauderdale County, MS public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).

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