| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauderdale County School District | Meridian | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 5,910 | 11 | — | 8 |
| Kemper County School District | Daleville | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 884 | 5 | — | 1 |
| Meridian Public School District | Meridian | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 4,614 | 11 | — | 1 |
How Lauderdale County compares
Together they enroll 11,408 students across 27 schools. The largest is Lauderdale County School District with 5,910 students. Districts here average 4.0/10, below the Mississippi average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
Lauderdale County has 3 public school districts covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lauderdale County is Lauderdale County School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Mississippi. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Lauderdale County, MS?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Lauderdale County, MS. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Lauderdale County, MS?
Of the districts serving Lauderdale County, Lauderdale County School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 73rd percentile among Mississippi school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Mississippi reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Mississippi and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Mississippi only, never across state lines.