Lauderdale County School District
- 410 CONSTITUTION AVE
- MERIDIAN, MS 39302
- (601) 693-1683
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 64.3% | 63.9% |
| Dropout Rate | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $6,987 | $7,705 |
| Students Per Teacher | 15.3 | 14.7 |
| Number of Schools | 12 | - |
| Number of Students | 6,677 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 435 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 6,677 | 15.3 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 100 |
| Kindergarten Students | 491 |
| 1st Grade Students | 562 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 501 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 506 |
| 4th Grade Students | 532 |
| 5th Grade Students | 503 |
| 6th Grade Students | 492 |
| 7th Grade Students | 513 |
| 8th Grade Students | 487 |
| 9th Grade Students | 531 |
| 10th Grade Students | 492 |
| 11th Grade Students | 460 |
| 12th Grade Students | 395 |
| Ungraded Students | 170 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 27 |
| Hispanic | 101 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 1,998 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 4,596 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 3,481 |
| Female | 3,258 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 435 | 15.3 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 7 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 22 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 161 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 178 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 68 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 97 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 7 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 19 |
| Elementary | 6 |
| Secondary | 3 |
| Other | 9 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 10 |
| Library Support Staff | 4 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 289 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 8 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 24 |
| School Administrators | 19 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 25 |
| Student Support Services | 30 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 183 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $51,479,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $13,332,000 | 25.9% |
| Property Tax | $10,415,000 | 20.2% |
| Other School Systems | $18,000 | 0.03% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $41,000 | 0.08% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $75,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch | $894,000 | 1.7% |
| District Activity Receipts | $403,000 | 0.8% |
| Other Sales and Services | $467,000 | 0.9% |
| Rents and Royalties | $187,000 | 0.4% |
| Sale of Property | $24,000 | 0.05% |
| Interest Earnings | $573,000 | 1.1% |
| Private Contributions | $58,000 | 0.1% |
| Miscellaneous | $177,000 | 0.3% |
| Total State Revenues | $32,725,000 | 63.6% |
| General Formula Assistance | $31,263,000 | 60.7% |
| Special Education Programs | $13,000 | 0.03% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $343,000 | 0.7% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $464,000 | 0.9% |
| School Lunch Programs | $14,000 | 0.03% |
| Other Programs | $628,000 | 1.2% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $5,422,000 | 10.5% |
| Through State - Title I | $1,189,000 | 2.3% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,730,000 | 3.4% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $34,000 | 0.07% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $6,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $63,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,656,000 | 3.2% |
| Through State - Other | $667,000 | 1.3% |
| Direct - Impact Aid | $38,000 | 0.07% |
| Direct - Other | $39,000 | 0.08% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $46,406,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $29,552,000 | 63.7% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $14,249,000 | 30.7% |
| Student Support | $2,283,000 | 4.4% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,117,000 | 2.2% |
| General Administration Support | $844,000 | 1.6% |
| School Administration Support | $2,586,000 | 5.0% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $3,707,000 | 7.2% |
| Student Transportation Support | $2,656,000 | 5.2% |
| Other Support Services | $1,056,000 | 2.1% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,605,000 | 5.6% |
| Food Services | $2,489,000 | 4.8% |
| Other Services | $116,000 | 0.2% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 64.3% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 361 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 49 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 68 | 3.5% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Lauderdale County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 12
- Students: 6,677
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 435
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| CLARKDALE ATTENDANCE CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
7000 Hwy 145
Meridian, MS Public | PK-12 | 273 | 16.4 |  Review This School |
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| CLARKDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
7000 Hwy 145
Meridian, MS Public | PK-4 | 420 | 17.5 | Review This School |
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| CLARKDALE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
7000 Hwy 145
Meridian, MS Public | 9-12 | 312 | 14.0 | Review This School |
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| NORTHEAST LAUDERDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6750 Newell Rd
Meridian, MS Public | PK-4 | 964 | 13.6 | Review This School |
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| NORTHEAST LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
702 Briarwood Rd
Meridian, MS Public | 9-12 | 620 | 15.1 | Review This School |
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| NORTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
7763 Hwy 39 North
Meridian, MS Public | 5-8 | 691 | 13.5 | Review This School |
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| SOUTHEAST ATTENDANCE CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
2362 Longcreek Raod
Meridian, MS Public | 9-12 | 414 | 16.9 | Review This School |
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| SOUTHEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2362 A Long Creek Rd
Meridian, MS Public | PK-4 | 535 | 15.2 | Review This School |
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| SOUTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2535 Old Hwy 19 S.e.
Meridian, MS Public | 5-8 | 433 | 16.0 |  2.5 out of 5 5 Reviews |
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| WEST LAUDERDALE ATTENDANCE CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
9916a West Lauderdale Rd
Collinsville, MS Public | 5-12 | 630 | 16.7 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WEST LAUDERDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
10350 Hwy 495
Meridian, MS Public | PK-4 | 834 | 18.0 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| WEST LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
9916 West Lauderdale Rd
Collinsville, MS Public | 9-12 | 613 | 16.5 | Review This School |
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