Middle Schools in Lauderdale County School District

The Lauderdale County School District in Mississippi is home to three middle schools that serve students in grades 6-8. While the schools share the same district, they exhibit significant performance differences, with West Lauderdale Middle School consistently ranking among the top middle schools in the state and Northeast Lauderdale Middle School struggling to meet state and district averages.

West Lauderdale Middle School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and consistently ranking in the top 26 middle schools in Mississippi. The school's test scores are significantly higher than the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics and science. In contrast, Northeast Lauderdale Middle School appears to be the lowest-performing school in the district, with test scores below the district and state averages in most subject areas and a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Southeast Lauderdale Middle School falls somewhere in the middle, with test scores that are generally higher than Northeast Lauderdale but lower than West Lauderdale, and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the stark performance differences, all three middle schools in the Lauderdale County School District face significant economic challenges, with very high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 99.18% to 99.47%. This highlights the need for targeted interventions and additional support to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the district.