Serving 551 students in grades 9-12, West Lauderdale High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 551 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
West Lauderdale High School ranks within the top 10% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Lauderdale High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Lauderdale High School?
The graduation rate of West Lauderdale High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend West Lauderdale High School?
551 students attend West Lauderdale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of West Lauderdale High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Lauderdale High School?
West Lauderdale High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Lauderdale High School offer ?
West Lauderdale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Lauderdale High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 551 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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