Southeast Lauderdale High School vs. West Lauderdale High School
Should you attend Southeast Lauderdale High School or West Lauderdale High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Southeast Lauderdale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
West Lauderdale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 366 students in grades 9-13, Southeast Lauderdale High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Serving 534 students in grades 9-13, West Lauderdale High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-13
9-13
Total Students
366 students
534 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
40 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#250 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#101 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
75-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
85-89%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
90
150
Grade 10 Students
98
124
Grade 11 Students
86
136
Grade 12 Students
92
124
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
36%
19%
% White
57%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%