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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

Apr 3

Easter Break (No School)

Apr 6

Easter Break (No School)

Apr 16

School Board Meeting

Time: 5 PM – 6 PM

Location: LCSD Central Services Office 301 46th Court Meridian, MS

May 11

WLHS Graduation

Time: 8 PM – 9 PM

Location: WLHS Football Field

May 12

SEHS Graduation

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News & Announcements

LCSD Comprehensive Needs Survey: We Want to Hear from You!

Your voice matters! 📣 You can help shape the future of our schools by completing our survey. We’re gathering feedback from parents, students, staff, and community members to strengthen our schools and support student success. Click on the attached link to participate and find out more about the short survey.

LCSD: Excellence Is Our Standard!

For us, excellence isn’t optional; it’s the standard! That’s why we’re especially proud to be recognized by the Mississippi Department of Education as one of the top 20 highest-performing districts out of more than 130 in the state. Click on the attached link to get a glimpse of what makes us special. #LCSDExcellence

ACT Reminder

Get ready. The ACT is right around the corner. Information on preparation assistance is available on each high school campus.

Southeast Elementary Litter Critters Assignment

SEE Litter Critters

Creativity is alive and thriving at Southeast Elementary! 🐯 After reading the story, “Handmade,” here's how some first graders put their creativity to the test by turning everyday items into one-of-a-kind Litter Critters! Click on the attached link to learn more about the assignment. Keep up the #LCSDExcellence, Tigers!

LCSD School Board March 2026 Community Partner Recognition: Meridian/Lauderdale County Public Library

LCSD Community Partner Recognition: Meridian/Lauderdale Co. Public Library

At the Lauderdale County School District, we believe strong schools are built through strong partnerships. That's why we’re proud to recognize an incredible community partner—the Meridian/Lauderdale County Public Library—for opening doors to imagination and learning by providing every LCSD student with a free library card. Together, we’re inspiring a love of reading that will last a lifetime. Click on the attached link to learn about the effort.

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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.