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LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST

Mississippi · Public School District
11
Schools
5,910
Students
$11,502
Per-Pupil Spend
-20% nat'l
99.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+47pp vs nat'l
82.4%
Graduation Rate
-4.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST is a public school district in Mississippi serving 5,910 students across 11 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 82.4% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,502 is below the national average for a US public school district. 99% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CLARKDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06520
NORTHEAST LAUDERDALE ELEMENTARYPK–04699
SOUTHEAST LAUDERDALE ELEMENTARYPK–04503
WEST LAUDERDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–04687
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
NORTHEAST LAUDERDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL05–08565
SOUTHEAST LAUDERDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL05–08365
WEST LAUDERDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL05–08525
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CLARKDALE HIGH SCHOOL07–12419
NORTHEAST LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL09–12642
SOUTHEAST LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL09–12396
WEST LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL09–12589
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,502-20% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
51%
30%
State
50.9%
Local (property tax)
30.1%
Federal
19.0%

Funding is shared between state (51%) and local sources (30%), with notable federal support (19%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
5,910
Students
99%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.4%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateMississippi →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,502, spending is 20% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
99% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST?
LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST has 11 public schools, serving a total of 5,910 students.
What is the graduation rate for LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST?
The graduation rate is 82.4%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST spend per student?
LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST spends $11,502 per pupil — 20% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST?
99% of students in LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST?
No, LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST serve?
LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST?
The median opportunity score across schools in LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.