For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,261 students in Lauderdale County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Lauderdale County, MS are West Lauderdale High School, Clarkdale High School and Southeast Lauderdale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lauderdale County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Lauderdale County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public high schools.
Lauderdale County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clarkdale High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lauderdale County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Lauderdale High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9916 West Lauderdale Road
Collinsville, MS 39325
(601) 737-2277
Collinsville, MS 39325
(601) 737-2277
Gr: 9-12 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Clarkdale High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7000 Highway 145
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-4463
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-4463
Gr: 7-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Southeast Lauderdale High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2362 Longcreek Raod
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 483-5501
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 483-5501
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Northeast Lauderdale High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
702 Briarwood Road
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 679-8523
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 679-8523
Gr: 9-12 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Meridian High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2320 32nd Street
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 482-3191
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 482-3191
Gr: 9-12 | 1,314 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Lcsd Cte Center
Vocational School
412 Highway 11 & 80
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-1683
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-1683
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Marion Park Complex
Alternative School
2815 25th St.
Meridian, MS 39302
(601) 484-5166
Meridian, MS 39302
(601) 484-5166
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Ross Collins Voc Center
Vocational School
2640 24th Ave
Meridian, MS 39302
(601) 483-3331
Meridian, MS 39302
(601) 483-3331
Gr: 9-12
Lauderdale County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lauderdale County Educational & Skills (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
915 Hwy 19 North
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 581-3518
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 581-3518
Gr: K-12
1401 College Drive
Meridian, MS 39304
(601) 581-8087
Meridian, MS 39304
(601) 581-8087
Gr: 6-11 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
601 59th Ave
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-3541
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-3541
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
3951 12th Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-1683
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-1683
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
3930 14th Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4463
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4463
Gr: PK-3 | 457 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lauderdale County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Lauderdale County, MS include West Lauderdale High School, Clarkdale High School and Southeast Lauderdale High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lauderdale County?
8 public high schools are located in Lauderdale County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lauderdale County?
Lauderdale County public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Lauderdale County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lauderdale County include: Southeast Lauderdale High School vs. West Lauderdale High School, West Lauderdale High School vs. Southeast Lauderdale High School, Northeast Lauderdale High School vs. Meridian High School
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