Southeast Lauderdale High School
Southeast Lauderdale High School serves 402 students in grades 9-12.
Southeast Lauderdale High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Southeast Lauderdale High School's student population of 402 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2010) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 402 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
Southeast Lauderdale High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 825 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Southeast Lauderdale High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #360 out of 825 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 41% | 48% |
| White | 56% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.58 |
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Graduation Rate | 80-84% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lauderdale County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Southeast Lauderdale High School is Meridian High School (8.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Southeast Lauderdale Middle School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Meridian Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School Math: 56% | Reading: 52%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-4 | 508 students10
0.0 miles
2362 A Long Creek Road
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 486-2500 0 K-4 508 - Meridian Southeast Lauderdale Middle School Math: 41% | Reading: 34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 407 students10
0.6 miles
2535 Old Highway 19 S.e.
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 485-5751 0.6 5-8 407 - Meridian Crestwood Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 335 students10
7.1 miles
730 Crestwood Dr.
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 482-0395 7.1 PK-5 335 - Meridian Magnolia Middle School Math: 37% | Reading: 20%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 306 students10
8.1 miles
1350 24th Street
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-4064 8.1 6-8 306 - Meridian Parkview Elementary School Math: 9% | Reading: 14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 486 students10
8.2 miles
1225 26th Street
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-3616 8.2 PK-5 486
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