- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Meridian, MS
Northeast Lauderdale High School
Federal NCES profile for Northeast Lauderdale High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280243000469
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northeast Lauderdale High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Meridian · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Northeast Lauderdale High School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Lauderdale High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Meridian, MS.
School address
District: Lauderdale Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280243000469 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Northeast Lauderdale High School held near 610 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.3 → 45.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 280243000469 · Meridian, MS High · MID · TRAD
608 enr · 12.4:1 · 53.4% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: West Lauderdale Elementary School (761 students)
Northeast Lauderdale High School held near 610 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.3 → 45.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Northeast Lauderdale High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Lauderdal
West Lauderdale Elementary School
761 students
- Northeast Laud
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary
730 students
- This school
Northeast Lauderdale High School
608 students
- Southeast Laud
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary
562 students
- West Lauderdal
West Lauderdale Middle School
537 students
- West Lauderdal
West Lauderdale High School
535 students
What this shows Northeast Lauderdale High School reports 608 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northeast Lauderdale High School compares
Northeast Lauderdale High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▼ 34% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 37% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,039
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 608 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 57.1%
White 33.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Northeast Lauderdale High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Lauderdale Co School Dist reports $11,039 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northeast Lauderdale High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Lauderdale Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Lauderdale Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southeast Lauderdale Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Lauderdale Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Lauderdale High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northeast Lauderdale High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar high schools in Meridian
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~608 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northeast Lauderdale High School
How many students attend Northeast Lauderdale High School?
Northeast Lauderdale High School has 608 students enrolled. It is a high school in Meridian, MS. CCD year-over-year: 642 (2022-23) → 610 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Lauderdale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast Lauderdale High School is 12.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northeast Lauderdale High School?
53.4% of students at Northeast Lauderdale High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northeast Lauderdale High School?
The largest demographic group at Northeast Lauderdale High School is African American at 57.1% of enrollment, in Meridian, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northeast Lauderdale High School?
Northeast Lauderdale High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northeast Lauderdale High School rank among high schools in Meridian?
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Lauderdale High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Meridian, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Meridian on the city page.
What other schools are in Lauderdale Co School Dist?
Besides Northeast Lauderdale High School, Lauderdale Co School Dist also operates West Lauderdale Elementary School (761 students), Northeast Lauderdale Elementary (730 students), and Southeast Lauderdale Elementary (562 students). See the Lauderdale Co School Dist district page for the complete list.