Southeast Lauderdale High School vs. West Lauderdale High School
Should I attend Southeast Lauderdale High School or West Lauderdale High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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West Lauderdale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 399 students in grades 9-12, Southeast 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 6-9% (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 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 609 students in grades 9-12, West Lauderdale High School ranks in the top 20% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
399 students
609 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#482 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#129 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55-59%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
111
150
Grade 10 Students
89
155
Grade 11 Students
101
152
Grade 12 Students
90
148
Ungraded Students
8
4
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
35%
16%
% White
60%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
