Best Lauderdale County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,261 students in Lauderdale County, MS.

The top-ranked public high schools in Lauderdale County, MS are West Lauderdale High School, Clarkdale High School and Southeast Lauderdale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Lauderdale County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Lauderdale County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public high schools.

Lauderdale County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Clarkdale High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).