Lauderdale County Public Schools

Lauderdale County, Mississippi

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

public schools

Total Enrollment

10,524

students

School Districts

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Lauderdale County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Mississippi; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Lauderdale County has 2 district entries. LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 11 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 4 listed communities. MERIDIAN has the most listed schools, with 10 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 10 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Lauderdale County

Reported Enrollment

10,524

22 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary10

Middle5

High6

Other1

2 School Districts in Lauderdale County

LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST

11 schools

5,910 students

MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

11 schools

4,614 students

22 Public Schools in Lauderdale County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Lauderdale County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS	MERIDIAN, 39305Town: Remote	9–12	High	1,301
NORTHEAST LAUDERDALE ELEMENTARY	Listed only	LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST	Meridian, 39305Town: Remote	PK–4	Primary	699
WEST LAUDERDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Listed only	LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST	Meridian, 39305Rural: Distant	PK–4	Primary	687
NORTHEAST LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL	Listed only	LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST	Meridian, 39305Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	642
WEST LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL	Listed only	LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST	Collinsville, 39325Rural: Distant	9–12	High	589
NORTHWEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Listed only	MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS	MERIDIAN, 39307Town: Remote	6–8	Middle	566
NORTHEAST LAUDERDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL	Listed only	LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST	Meridain, 39305Town: Remote	5–8	Middle	565
WEST LAUDERDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL	Listed only	LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST	Collinsville, 39325Rural: Distant	5–8	Middle	525
CLARKDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Listed only	LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST	Meridian, 39031Rural: Distant	PK–6	Primary	520
SOUTHEAST LAUDERDALE ELEMENTARY	Listed only	LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST	Meridian, 39301Rural: Distant	PK–4	Primary	503
WEST HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Listed only	MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS	MERIDIAN, 39307Town: Remote	PK–5	Primary	478
T J HARRIS ELEMENTARY	Listed only	MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS	MERIDIAN, 39307Town: Remote	PK–5	Primary	434
MAGNOLIA MIDDLE SCHOOL	Listed only	MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS	MERIDIAN, 39305Town: Remote	6–8	Middle	428
CLARKDALE HIGH SCHOOL	Listed only	LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST	Meridian, 39301Rural: Distant	7–12	High	419
POPLAR SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Listed only	MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS	MERIDIAN, 39305Town: Remote	PK–5	Primary	412
PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Listed only	MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS	MERIDIAN, 39305Town: Remote	PK–5	Primary	408
SOUTHEAST LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL	Listed only	LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST	Meridian, 39301Rural: Distant	9–12	High	396
SOUTHEAST LAUDERDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL	Listed only	LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST	Meridian, 39301Rural: Distant	5–8	Middle	365
OAKLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Listed only	MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS	MERIDIAN, 39307Town: Remote	PK–5	Primary	328
CRESTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Listed only	MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS	Meridian, 39301Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	259

MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL

MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

MERIDIAN, 39305 / Town: Remote

Profile9–12High1,301 students

NORTHEAST LAUDERDALE ELEMENTARY

LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST

Meridian, 39305 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–4Primary699 students

WEST LAUDERDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST

Meridian, 39305 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–4Primary687 students

NORTHEAST LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL

LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST

Meridian, 39305 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High642 students

WEST LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL

LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST

Collinsville, 39325 / Rural: Distant

Listed only9–12High589 students

NORTHWEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

MERIDIAN, 39307 / Town: Remote

Listed only6–8Middle566 students

NORTHEAST LAUDERDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL

LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST

Meridain, 39305 / Town: Remote

Listed only5–8Middle565 students

WEST LAUDERDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL

LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST

Collinsville, 39325 / Rural: Distant

Listed only5–8Middle525 students

CLARKDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST

Meridian, 39031 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–6Primary520 students

SOUTHEAST LAUDERDALE ELEMENTARY

LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST

Meridian, 39301 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–4Primary503 students

WEST HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

MERIDIAN, 39307 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary478 students

T J HARRIS ELEMENTARY

MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

MERIDIAN, 39307 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary434 students

MAGNOLIA MIDDLE SCHOOL

MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

MERIDIAN, 39305 / Town: Remote

Listed only6–8Middle428 students

CLARKDALE HIGH SCHOOL

LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST

Meridian, 39301 / Rural: Distant

Listed only7–12High419 students

POPLAR SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

MERIDIAN, 39305 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary412 students

PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

MERIDIAN, 39305 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary408 students

SOUTHEAST LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL

LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST

Meridian, 39301 / Rural: Distant

Listed only9–12High396 students

SOUTHEAST LAUDERDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL

LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST

Meridian, 39301 / Rural: Distant

Listed only5–8Middle365 students

OAKLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

MERIDIAN, 39307 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary328 students

CRESTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Meridian, 39301 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary259 students

Lauderdale County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Lauderdale County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Mississippi. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Lauderdale County public school directory?

The directory lists 22 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Lauderdale County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Lauderdale County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Lauderdale County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Lauderdale County?

Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

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Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.