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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

Jun 18

School Board Meeting

Time: 5 PM – 6 PM

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

Jun 29

Central Services Closed

Jun 30

Central Services Closed

Jul 16

School Board Meeting

Time: 5 PM – 6 PM

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

Aug 3

First Day for Teachers

Location: All Campuses

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News & Announcements

4th Nine Weeks Honor Roll Lists Now Available!

We're proud to recognize the outstanding academic achievements of our students who earned Honor Roll recognition for the 4th Nine Weeks. Their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to #LCSDExcellence are to be commended! Congratulations! Click on the attached link to view the digital listings.

A Tradition of Excellence. A Future of Possibilities.

Every day, our students, staff, families, and community come together to create opportunities, celebrate achievements, and build a brighter future. Take a look at some of the moments that showcase what makes the LCSD family so special and why we love LCSD. 🧡💙❤️🩶#LCSDExcellence!

A Special Message from Superintendent Cain

Here's a short message from Superintendent Dr. John-Mark Cain about Mississippi's higher accountability standards and the Lauderdale County School District's commitment to continued growth.

LCSD Central Services 2026 Summer Hours of Operation

LCSD Summer Hours

Here are the summer hours for the LCSD Central Services Office.

Southeast High School Athletic Teams Earn MHSAA Scholar Team Awards

All SEHS Athletic Teams Earn MHSAA Scholar Team Awards

We are proud to join Southeast High School in recognizing ALL of its athletic teams for earning Mississippi High School Athletic and Activities Association Scholar Team Awards. This outstanding achievement recognizes varsity teams that maintained a collective weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher. Keep up the #LCSDExcellence, Tigers!

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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.