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Northeast High School

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Northeast High School ranks 80 th of 224 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

80^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 224 Mississippi High Schools

Better than 64% of Mississippi high schools

Summary

Northeast High School is a public high school in Meridian, Mississippi, serving 608 students in grades 9–12 as part of the Lauderdale County School District, one of the state's top-performing districts (ranked 18th out of 134). The school's state ranking has see-sawed over the past decade — from a low of 168th (1 star) in 2018–2019 to a high of 51st (4 stars) in 2024–2025, settling at 80th (3 stars) for 2025–2026. About 64% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, placing it among the higher-poverty schools in the county, though far below the 99.8% poverty rate at nearby Meridian High School.

Academically, Northeast trails its strongest county peers. In 2025–2026, Algebra I proficiency was 67%, compared to 85.7% at Clarkdale High School and 73.2% at West Lauderdale High School. Biology proficiency was 66.6%, versus 87.9% at Southeast Lauderdale High School and 86% at Clarkdale. English II was a relative bright spot at 55.9%, though still behind West Lauderdale's 71.1% — and results have been inconsistent, with a 64.1% showing in 2024–2025 followed by a 42.9% dip the year before. However, Northeast dramatically outperforms nearby Meridian High School, just 6.45 miles away in the Meridian Public Schools district; Northeast beats Meridian by 30–40 percentage points in every tested subject and has a graduation rate 14 points higher.

The school's most striking feature is the combination of a stellar graduation rate (97–99% vs. ~89% statewide) with chronic absenteeism that is nearly double the state rate (47.6% vs. 23.9% in 2023–2024). This paradox suggests students eventually earn diplomas but may be disengaged along the way. With a healthy 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio and a district ranked 18th out of 134 in Mississippi, Northeast has strong fundamentals. For parents, the key takeaway is that Northeast is a solid, above-average school with real momentum — but attendance and consistency in literacy instruction are areas to watch closely.

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 2016 → 64th in 2026

Strengths

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

✓Ranking is trending up — up 16 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Mississippi median (64th percentile)

Worth a look

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

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school63%

District avg71%

Mississippi avg60%

80^th of 224

Mississippi public high schools ?

Top 36%▲ up 16 pts since 2016

From bottom 48% (2016) to top 36% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 4High Schools in the Lauderdale County School District

18^th of 134Lauderdale 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
2026	63.4	80 of 224	64.3%	★★★☆☆
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 (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I67%~ state avg

Biology67%+4 vs state

English II56%+7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MAAP English Language Arts (2026)		MAAP Mathematics (2026)		MAAP Algebra I (2026)	MAAP English II (2026)	MAAP Science (2026)	MAAP Biology (2026)	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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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	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%)	63.4	80^th of 224 public high schools	64.3%		77	51^st of 232 public high schools	78.0%	29					67.0	55.9		66.6	$12,178
Lcsd Cte Center	Public	8-12	412 Highway 11 & 80	Meridian	39301	Lauderdale County	Lauderdale County School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(601) 693-1683	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Meridian High School	Public	9-12	2320 32nd St	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%)	9	209^th of 224 public high schools	6.7%		7.5	220^th of 232 public high schools	5.2%	11					41.5	25.8		33.8	$18,658
Ross Collins Vocational Center	Public	8-12	2640 24th Ave	Meridian	39302	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%)	77.1	38^th of 224 public high schools	83.0%		48.6	121^st of 232 public high schools	47.8%	83					81.5	50.0		87.9	$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%)	79	31^st of 224 public high schools	86.2%		80.3	40^th of 232 public high schools	82.8%	9					73.2	71.1		74.7	$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%)	87.1	14^th of 224 public high schools	93.8%		95.5	4^th of 232 public high schools	98.3%	10	50.0	59.5	67.6	77.2	85.7	61.9	74.6	86.0	$13,938

Frequently Asked Questions about Northeast High School

What district is Northeast High School in?

Lauderdale County School District

Is Northeast High School a good school?

Northeast High School ranks 80^th of 224 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Northeast High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 608 students attended 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

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2025–26 MAAP test scoresNewAug 21, 2026

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2023–24 through 2024–25 attendance data & graduation ratesSep 26, 2025

2023–24 graduation ratesSep 23, 2025

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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