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Northeast High School

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Northeast High School ranks 51 st of 232 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

51^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 232 Mississippi High Schools

Better than 78% of Mississippi high schools

Summary

Northeast Lauderdale High School is a public high school in Meridian, Mississippi, serving 610 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Lauderdale County School District, which is ranked 21 out of 130 school districts in the state and rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Northeast Lauderdale High School has shown fluctuating performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 51st out of 232 high schools in 2024-2025 (rated 4 stars) to 168th out of 233 high schools in 2018-2019 (rated 1 star). The school has maintained relatively high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 88.9% to 99.2% in recent years. However, it has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.9% to 47.6%, which can negatively impact student learning. The school's performance on standardized tests has been mixed, with the school outperforming the state and district averages in some subject areas but struggling in others.

When compared to other high schools in the Lauderdale County School District, such as Clarkdale High School and West Lauderdale High School, Northeast Lauderdale High School consistently underperforms on various academic metrics. Additionally, the school serves a population with a significant economic need, with 59.67% to 99.53% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in recent years. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and the unique challenges faced by the school's economically disadvantaged student population could be crucial for improving the school's overall performance.

608

Students ?

12.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,178

Per pupil spending ?

63.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

702 Briarwood Road
Meridian, MS 39305

(601) 679-8523

District: Lauderdale County School District

Feeder schools for Northeast High School:

Elementary:	Northeast Elementary School
Middle:	Northeast Middle School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

57.1%

White:

33.7%

Hispanic:

4.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 48th percentile in 2015 → 78th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Mississippi high schools

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Mississippi average (89%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 30 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (48% vs 24% Mississippi)

!Near the bottom of Lauderdale County School District's ranking

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school65%

District avg69%

Mississippi avg66%

51^st of 232

Mississippi public high schools ?

Top 22%▲ up 30 pts since 2015

From bottom 48% (2015) to top 22% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Mississippi High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 4High Schools in the Lauderdale County School District

21^st of 130Lauderdale County School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	77.0	51 of 232	78.0%	★★★★☆
2024	50.3	123 of 228	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.3	116 of 226	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	54.1	109 of 228	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	39.3	136 of 231	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	27.3	168 of 233	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	42.6	136 of 233	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	45.3	127 of 237	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	48.3	120 of 231	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	42.7	117 of 226	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2014	53.2	106 of 236	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	40.7	146 of 238	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	62.0	84 of 241	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	67.1	68 of 244	72.1%	★★★★☆
2010	70.6	61 of 235	74.0%	★★★★☆
2009	64.9	84 of 235	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	73.1	55 of 235	76.6%	★★★★☆
2007	70.0	62 of 232	73.3%	★★★★☆
2006	72.5	35 of 232	84.9%	★★★★☆
2005	71.3	50 of 232	78.4%	★★★★☆
2004	69.8	54 of 232	76.7%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I76%+8 vs state

U.S. History167%-3 vs state

English II64%+15 vs state

Biology64%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)		MAAP Mathematics (2025)		MAAP Algebra I (2025)	MAAP English II (2025)	MAAP Science (2025)	MAAP Biology (2025)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Northeast High School	Public	9-12	702 Briarwood Road	Meridian	39305	Lauderdale County	Lauderdale County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 679-8523	608	49	12.2	63.8%	205 (33.7%)	347 (57.1%)	28 (4.6%)	14 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.1%)	77	51^st of 232 public high schools	78.0%		50.3	123^rd of 228 public high schools	46.1%	72					75.5	64.1		63.5	66.7	$12,178
Meridian High School	Public	9-12	2320 32nd Street	Meridian	39305	Lauderdale County	Meridian Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 482-3191	1,253	114	11.0	99.8%	26 (2.1%)	1,157 (92.3%)	56 (4.5%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.6%)	7.5	220^th of 232 public high schools	5.2%		7.6	218^th of 228 public high schools	4.4%	2					30.9	25.6		23.3	40.3	$18,658
Ross Collins Vocational Center	Public	9-12	2640 24th Ave	Meridian	39305	Lauderdale County	Meridian Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(601) 483-3331	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Southeast Lauderdale High School	Public	9-12	2362 Longcreek Raod	Meridian	39301	Lauderdale County	Lauderdale County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 483-5501	367	33	11.0	58.3%	209 (56.9%)	134 (36.5%)	17 (4.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	48.6	121^st of 232 public high schools	47.8%		61	93^rd of 228 public high schools	59.2%	28					59.5	44.8		72.4	74.4	$13,596
West Lauderdale High School	Public	9-12	9916 West Lauderdale Road	Collinsville	39325	Lauderdale County	Lauderdale County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 737-2277	535	40	13.3	36.8%	387 (72.3%)	101 (18.9%)	17 (3.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.9%)	80.3	40^th of 232 public high schools	82.8%		77.5	44^th of 228 public high schools	80.7%	4					81.2	60.8		84.9	76.9	$10,519
Clarkdale High School	Public	7-12	7000 Highway 145	Meridian	39301	Lauderdale County	Lauderdale County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 693-4463	422	38	11.1	41.9%	314 (74.4%)	43 (10.2%)	13 (3.1%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (11.6%)	95.5	4^th of 232 public high schools	98.3%		82.8	23^rd of 228 public high schools	89.9%	19	46.5	67.3	67.4	72.4	83.6	89.4	88.0	84.0	67.2	$13,938

Frequently Asked Questions about Northeast High School

What is the racial makeup of Northeast High School?

Students at Northeast High School are 57% African American, 34% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Northeast High School?

Northeast High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Northeast Elementary School
Middle : Northeast Middle School

Is Northeast High School a good school?

Northeast High School ranks 51^st of 232 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Northeast High School in?

Lauderdale County School District

How many students attend Northeast High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 608 students attended Northeast High School.

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