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Lauderdale County

Mississippi · Public K-12

Public K-12 enrollment in Lauderdale County totals about 10,325 students across 24 schools, an average of 430 per campus. Lauderdale County School District is the largest district. The level mix is 10 elementary, 5 middle, and 6 high schools.

7-year change in Lauderdale County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
10,325
-1,497 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
20
-2 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
35%
was 39%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
57%
was 58%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
71,504
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
24
3 districts
Enrollment
10,325
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$50,817
Above Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
75.0%
Below Mississippi avg
Elementary
10
4,788 students
Middle
5
2,352 students
High
6
3,185 students
Combined / other
3
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lauderdale County School District
5,940 students · 3 districts in Lauderdale County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Lauderdale County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
51%
Hispanic
3%
Black
41%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
35%
Hispanic
4%
Black
57%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
23.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
18.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.8%
civilian labor
Median age
40
23.4% under 18

Test scores in Lauderdale County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 20 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.

See all 20 schools in Lauderdale County ranked by score →

All schools (24)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Meridian High SchoolMeridianHigh09-131,253·
West Lauderdale Elementary SchoolMeridianElementaryPK-04761·
Northeast Elementary SchoolMeridianElementaryPK-04730·
Northeast High SchoolMeridianHigh09-13608·
Southeast Elementary SchoolMeridianElementaryPK-04562·
West Lauderdale Middle SchoolCollinsvilleMiddle05-08537·
West Lauderdale High SchoolCollinsvilleHigh09-13535·
Clarkdale Elementary SchoolMeridianElementaryPK-06527·
Northeast Middle SchoolMeridianMiddle05-08520·
Carver Elementary SchoolMeridianElementaryPK-05506·
Northwest Middle SchoolMeridianMiddle06-08484·
Magnolia Middle SchoolMeridianMiddle06-08440·
West Hills ElementaryMeridianElementaryKG-05423·
Clarkdale High SchoolMeridianHigh07-12422·
Poplar Springs ElementaryMeridianElementaryKG-05405·
Southeast Middle SchoolMeridianMiddle05-08371·
Crestwood ElementaryMeridianElementaryKG-05368·
Southeast Lauderdale High SchoolMeridianHigh09-13367·
Parkview ElementaryMeridianElementaryKG-05364·
Meridian PreK AcademyMeridianElementaryPK-PK142·
MARION PARK COMPLEXMeridianCombinedKG-120·
ROSS COLLINS VOC CENTERMeridianHigh09-120·
OAKLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMeridianCombinedM-M··
T J HARRIS ELEMENTARYMeridianCombinedM-M··

Cities in Lauderdale County

Meridian22 schoolsCollinsville2 schools

About Lauderdale County

Across the middle-population Mississippi county of Lauderdale County of about 71,504 residents, the public-school footprint covers 24 schools and about 10,325 students.

In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $50,817, about 24% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 19%.

Looking at the level breakdown, Lauderdale County comprises 10 elementary schools (4,788 students), 5 middle schools (2,352), 6 high schools (3,185), and 3 combined or other schools.

Lauderdale County School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 5,940 students across Lauderdale County.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 10,325 students, shrank 13% from the 11,822 reported in SY 2017-18. Lauderdale County now counts 20 public schools, down from 22 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 39% to 35%.

On allk12, the community for Lauderdale County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Lauderdale County?
There are 24 public K-12 schools in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, with a combined enrollment of about 10,325.
How many high schools are in Lauderdale County?
Lauderdale County, Mississippi has 6 public high schools, serving approximately 3,185 students.
How many middle schools are in Lauderdale County?
Lauderdale County, Mississippi has 5 public middle schools, serving approximately 2,352 students.
How many elementary schools are in Lauderdale County?
Lauderdale County, Mississippi has 10 public elementary schools, serving approximately 4,788 students.
What is the largest school district in Lauderdale County?
Lauderdale County School District is the largest school district in Lauderdale County, serving approximately 5,940 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Lauderdale County?
Lauderdale County, Mississippi has a population of approximately 71,504, with a median age of 40. About 23.4% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Lauderdale County?
Median household income in Lauderdale County is $50,817, above the Mississippi average of $49,977. About 18.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Lauderdale County?
Approximately 23.6% of adults 25 and older in Lauderdale County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Lauderdale County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 75.0% of students in Lauderdale County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Mississippi county average of 82.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lauderdale County schools?
Across Lauderdale County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.6 to 1.

Lauderdale County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data