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Welcome to Lauderdale CSD

The Lauderdale County School District's mission is to educate all students so they can become competent contributing members of society. The LCSD is committed to meeting the needs of all students we serve as we prepare them to be productive, contributing members of our community. In this pursuit, we know students must have a passion or a desire for something – whether it’s academics, sports, or the arts. This passion is the driving force that gives them one reason to come to school, and thus, they are more likely to experience success.
 
 
 

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At A Glance

  • A District's Grade Rating
  • 97.3% Graduation Rate
  • $5 Million in Scholarships Awarded
  • 57 National Board Certified Teachers
  • 74.6% Post-Secondary Enrollment
  • 18.2 Average Composite LCSD ACT score
  • 82.9% Experienced Teachers
  • 50.9% Bachelor Degree Recipients
  • 44.9% Master Degree Recipients
  • 99.2% Pass Rate for Dual Credit Enrollment
  • 97.4% LCSD Pass Rate for Third Grade Reading Assessment
  • 68.1% score Silver & Higher on ACT WorkKeys

Events

News & Announcements

Southeast Elementary Student Smiling on the Playground

Sunshine and Smiles at SEE! ☀️

Swinging, sliding, laughing, and making memories! 🌞 There's never a dull moment during recess. Click on the attached link to see why it's one of our students' favorite parts of the day! Here's a glimpse of the fun at Southeast Elementary.
Southeast Middle School 8th Graders Tableau English Lesson

SEMS Bringing Learning to Life!

When creativity meets the classroom, learning comes to life! 🎭📚 Mrs. Clement and Mrs. Ivy at Southeast Middle School gave their 8th grade ELA students a chance to learn by doing, using Tableau to turn the concept of tone into a fun, hands-on experience. 👏 #LCSDExcellence #BuiltforWhatsNext
NEE & NEMS Early Dismissal Cancelled

NEE & NEMS Early Dismissal Today Cancelled

Good news! Thanks to the timely efforts of our incredible LCSD Operations team, the water leak affecting Northeast Elementary and Northeast Middle School has been repaired, and classes will continue today as scheduled. We apologize for the inconvenience, but the safety of our students and faculty is always a top priority. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Superintendent Cain selected to MPAC Recognition Announcement

Helping Shape Tomorrow: Congratulations, Supt. Cain!

Selected to serve on the Mississippi Postsecondary Attainment Council (M-PAC), Superintendent John-Mark Cain will help shape Mississippi's future workforce and postsecondary education opportunities as one of only two K–12 public education leaders on the Council. Click on the attached link to learn more about this new council and its mission.
WLHS FFA 2026 Honorees

Hard Work. Big Honors: WLHS FFA

Big accomplishments deserve big recognition, and that's why we're proud to recognize eight outstanding FFA members at West Lauderdale High. They were honored by the school board for their impressive accomplishments at the district, state, and national levels. Click on the attached link to learn more about the recognition, and to hear from the honorees. #LCSDExcellence #FutureFocused

Who We Are

The Lauderdale County School District is the proud home of almost 6,000 students and 945 faculty and staff who serve four outstanding community schools. Clarkdale, Northeast, Southeast, and West Lauderdale are each committed to educating all students, so they can become competent contributing members of society.

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