- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Meridian, MS
Southeast Lauderdale High School
Federal NCES profile for Southeast Lauderdale High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280243000470
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southeast Lauderdale High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Meridian · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 51.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Southeast Lauderdale High School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Lauderdale High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Meridian, MS.
School address
District: Lauderdale Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280243000470 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Southeast Lauderdale High School shrank from 396 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 280243000470 · Meridian, MS High · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 12.7:1 · 51.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: West Lauderdale Elementary School (761 students)
Southeast Lauderdale High School shrank from 396 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Southeast 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
- Northeast Laud
Northeast Lauderdale High School
608 students
- Southeast Laud
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary
562 students
- West Lauderdal
West Lauderdale Middle School
537 students
- This school
Southeast Lauderdale High School
367 students
What this shows Southeast Lauderdale High School reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southeast Lauderdale High School compares
Southeast Lauderdale High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.0% | ▼ 37% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.4%
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 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 56.9%
African American 36.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Southeast Lauderdale High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 Southeast Lauderdale High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Lauderdale Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Lauderdale Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast Lauderdale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southeast Lauderdale Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Lauderdale Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southeast 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
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~367 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Southeast Lauderdale High School
How many students attend Southeast Lauderdale High School?
Southeast Lauderdale High School has 367 students enrolled. It is a high school in Meridian, MS. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast Lauderdale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeast Lauderdale High School is 12.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 19% 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 Southeast Lauderdale High School?
51.0% of students at Southeast Lauderdale High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southeast Lauderdale High School?
The largest demographic group at Southeast Lauderdale High School is White at 56.9% of enrollment, in Meridian, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southeast Lauderdale High School?
Southeast Lauderdale High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Southeast Lauderdale High School rank among high schools in Meridian?
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Lauderdale High School ranks #2 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 Southeast Lauderdale High School, Lauderdale Co School Dist also operates West Lauderdale Elementary School (761 students), Northeast Lauderdale Elementary (730 students), and Northeast Lauderdale High School (608 students). See the Lauderdale Co School Dist district page for the complete list.