Lauderdale County Educational & Skills ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (17-18)
15 students
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(17-18)n/a
1%
Asian
(17-18)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(17-18)n/a
4%
Black
(17-18)54%
49%
White
(17-18)46%
43%
Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
80%
70%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Lauderdale County Educational & Skills?
15 students attend Lauderdale County Educational & Skills.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Lauderdale County Educational & Skills students are Black, and 46% of students are White.
What grades does Lauderdale County Educational & Skills offer ?
Lauderdale County Educational & Skills offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Lauderdale County Educational & Skills part of?
Lauderdale County Educational & Skills is part of Lauderdale County School District.
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