Northeast Lauderdale High School

Summary:

Northeast Lauderdale High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Meridian, Mississippi, with a student population of 642. The school is part of the Lauderdale County School District, which is ranked 24th out of 130 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Northeast Lauderdale High School consistently outperforms the state average on MAAP end-of-course exams, particularly in Algebra I, Biology, and U.S. History. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.3 to 13 students per teacher, which is lower than nearby schools. However, the school has an extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite the school's strong test scores, its statewide ranking has been declining over the years, from 106th out of 236 Mississippi high schools in 2013-2014 to 123rd out of 228 in 2023-2024. When compared to other high schools in the Lauderdale County School District, Northeast Lauderdale High School generally performs better than Southeast Lauderdale High School but lags behind the higher-performing Clarkdale High School and West Lauderdale High School. Additionally, the school's student population is more racially diverse than the nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American and Asian students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 702 Briarwood Road
       Meridian, MS  39305


(601) 679-8523

District: Lauderdale County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
123rd of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,305 Help


Feeder schools for Northeast Lauderdale High School:

Elementary:    Northeast Lauderdale Elementary
Middle:    Northeast Lauderdale Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  642

Racial breakdown:

African American:
55.5%
White:
35.7%
Hispanic:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northeast Lauderdale High School ranks worse than 53.9% of high schools in Mississippi. It also ranks last among 4 ranked high schools in the Lauderdale County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.32. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Northeast Lauderdale High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Northeast Lauderdale High School has the largest high school student body size in the Lauderdale County School District. Racial makeup is: African American (55.5%), White (35.7%), Hispanic (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northeast Lauderdale High School is 13, which is the 2nd best among 4 high schools in the Lauderdale County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Northeast Lauderdale High School employs 49.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northeast Lauderdale High School is $11,305. 2 high schools in the Lauderdale County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Northeast Lauderdale High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Northeast Lauderdale High School 123rd of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Northeast Lauderdale High School in the ranking list.)

Lauderdale County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lauderdale County School District 24th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northeast Lauderdale High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.82 54th 232 76.7%
2005 71.31 50th 232 78.4%
2006 72.54 35th 232 84.9%
2007 69.96 62nd 232 73.3%
2008 73.06 55th 235 76.6%
2009 64.95 84th 235 64.3%
2010 70.63 61st 235 74.0%
2011 67.08 68th 244 72.1%
2012 62.01 84th 241 65.1%
2013 40.74 146th 238 38.7%
2014 53.19 106th 236 55.1%
2015 42.66 117th 226 48.2%
2016 48.32 120th 231 48.1%
2017 45.25 127th 237 46.4%
2018 42.64 136th 233 41.6%
2019 27.27 168th 233 27.9%
2021 39.32 136th 231 41.1%
2022 54.06 109th 228 52.2%
2023 51.29 116th 226 48.7%
2024 50.32 123rd 228 46.1%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Northeast Lauderdale High School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Northeast Lauderdale High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 682 470 7 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1162
1991 654 496 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1162
1992 658 507 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1177
1993 634 525 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1168
1994 388 316 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 709
1995 360 350 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 717
1996 360 350 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 717
1997 350 341 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 700
1998 341 350 4 8 1 n/a n/a 0 704
1999 367 341 5 10 1 n/a n/a 0 724
2000 371 327 4 9 1 n/a n/a 0 712
2001 350 303 3 7 1 n/a n/a 0 664
2002 332 292 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 636
2003 332 292 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 636
2004 325 298 5 6 1 n/a n/a 0 635
2005 354 308 5 9 1 n/a n/a 0 677
2006 342 334 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 684
2007 315 321 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 646
2008 316 290 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 615
2009 318 307 4 8 0 0 0 0 637
2010 320 288 5 7 0 0 0 0 620
2011 291 296 6 6 2 0 0 0 601
2012 303 311 3 10 4 0 3 0 634
2013 273 290 3 11 1 2 2 0 582
2014 270 282 3 20 0 1 1 0 577
2015 287 268 4 16 0 0 0 0 575
2016 286 298 6 22 0 0 0 0 612
2017 275 320 6 13 0 0 0 0 614
2018 256 333 11 16 0 0 1 0 617
2019 245 336 14 21 0 1 1 0 618
2020 234 324 16 20 1 1 0 0 596
2021 212 313 17 25 1 2 12 0 582
2022 217 322 20 25 0 2 14 0 600
2023 229 356 19 25 0 1 12 0 642

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northeast Lauderdale High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 1162 64.6 17.9 n/a
1991 1162 64.1 18.1 n/a
1992 1177 65.4 17.9 34.1
1993 1168 65.0 18.0 36.1
1994 709 41.3 17.2 34.6
1995 717 42.7 16.8 34.2
1996 717 42.7 16.8 34.2
1997 700 43.7 16.0 34.6
1998 704 44.4 15.9 35.5
1999 724 48.2 15.0 42.7
2000 712 48.0 14.8 43.4
2001 664 49.2 13.5 42
2002 636 45.3 14.0 45.1
2003 636 45.3 14.0 45.1
2004 635 44.7 14.2 38.4
2005 677 43.0 15.7 40.9
2006 684 46.3 14.8 46.8
2007 646 45.3 14.3 50.2
2008 615 44.3 13.9 48.8
2009 637 42.0 15.2 51.3
2010 620 41.0 15.1 51.5
2011 601 42.1 14.2 52.7
2012 634 43.1 14.7 53
2013 582 42.1 13.8 53.8
2014 577 48.7 11.8 55.8
2015 575 45.0 12.7 56.2
2016 612 45.0 13.6 59
2017 614 44.9 13.6 60.6
2018 617 46.8 13.1 54.9
2019 618 48.0 12.8 49.5
2020 596 44.6 13.3 66.6
2021 582 51.1 11.3 99.5
2022 600 47.9 12.5 99.5
2023 642 49.2 13.0 99.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northeast Lauderdale High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 1162 64.6 17.9 n/a
1991 1162 64.1 18.1 n/a
1992 1177 65.4 17.9 34.1
1993 1168 65.0 18.0 36.1
1994 709 41.3 17.2 34.6
1995 717 42.7 16.8 34.2
1996 717 42.7 16.8 34.2
1997 700 43.7 16.0 34.6
1998 704 44.4 15.9 35.5
1999 724 48.2 15.0 42.7
2000 712 48.0 14.8 43.4
2001 664 49.2 13.5 42
2002 636 45.3 14.0 45.1
2003 636 45.3 14.0 45.1
2004 635 44.7 14.2 38.4
2005 677 43.0 15.7 40.9
2006 684 46.3 14.8 46.8
2007 646 45.3 14.3 50.2
2008 615 44.3 13.9 48.8
2009 637 42.0 15.2 51.3
2010 620 41.0 15.1 51.5
2011 601 42.1 14.2 52.7
2012 634 43.1 14.7 53
2013 582 42.1 13.8 53.8
2014 577 48.7 11.8 55.8
2015 575 45.0 12.7 56.2
2016 612 45.0 13.6 59
2017 614 44.9 13.6 60.6
2018 617 46.8 13.1 54.9
2019 618 48.0 12.8 49.5
2020 596 44.6 13.3 66.6
2021 582 51.1 11.3 99.5
2022 600 47.9 12.5 99.5
2023 642 49.2 13.0 99.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northeast Lauderdale High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $9,549
2018 $9,465
2019 $10,250
2020 $11,671
2021 $10,741
2022 $11,305

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northeast Lauderdale High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 168th of 233 High schoolsRanks 116th of 226 High schools
 20.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Northeast Lauderdale High School)22.570
 47.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Lauderdale County School District)51.173.6
 22.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)49.365.8
 16.5%
End of Course English II (Northeast Lauderdale High School)33.745.7
 12%
   End of Course English II (Lauderdale County School District)52.356.5
 4.2%
   End of Course English II (Mississippi)43.950.1
 6.2%
End of Course Biology (Northeast Lauderdale High School)45.855.8
 10%
   End of Course Biology (Lauderdale County School District)6366.3
 3.3%
   End of Course Biology (Mississippi)57.260.9
 3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Northeast Lauderdale High School)6072.1
 12.1%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Lauderdale County School District)63.279.3
 16.1%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)55.571.4
 15.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students618642
 3.9%
African American336356
 6%
American Indian00
Asian1419
 35.7%
Hispanic2125
 19%
Pacific Islander11
White245229
 6.5%
Two or More Races112
 1100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.5%99.5%
 50%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Northeast Lauderdale High School

Students at Northeast Lauderdale High School are 55% African American, 36% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Northeast Lauderdale High School ranks 123rd of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Northeast Lauderdale High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Northeast Lauderdale Elementary
Middle : Northeast Lauderdale Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 642 students attended Northeast Lauderdale High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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