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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

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News & Announcements

Happy Smiles Caring for Communities Award Presentations

Three LCSD Schools, One Big Win: Thank you, Happy Smiles!

We cannot thank Happy Smiles Dentistry's Caring4Community Initiative enough for supporting our schools. Three of our schools are being awarded much-appreciated donations as part of the program's School Edition contest, with a combined total of $5,000 in winnings!

First Place: Northeast Lauderdale Elementary Winning $2,500

Second Place: West Lauderdale Elementary Winning $1,500

Third Place: Southeast Lauderdale Elementary Winning $1,000

Here's more from Happy Smiles.
Superintendent John-Mark Cain Honor

Supt. Cain Selected as Member of Statewide Workforce Readiness Committee

We’re proud to share that Superintendent Dr. John-Mark Cain has been chosen by @MissDeptEd to help shape how Mississippi measures career readiness. As a member of the Workforce Readiness Advisory Committee, he will contribute to measures that show whether students are prepared for college, careers, and military service.
SEMS Wonderful Wizard of OZ Cast

SEMS The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Follow the yellow brick road to Southeast Middle School, where Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion came to life!
Joined by some talented friends from Southeast High, the students poured their time, talent, and heart into a production of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Click on the attached link to hear from some of these talented young actors.
Clarkdale Elementary Pre-K Career Exploration

CES Pre-K: Storytime Meets Career Time

Pre-K students at Clarkdale Elementary celebrated National Career Development Month by putting their “friends” stories into action. After reading Matthew & Tilly, Dandelion, and Hooray, a Piñata!, students stepped into new roles at a barbershop and salon, a market, and a mail writing center. They even wrapped up the week with a special guest. Click on the attached link to learn more about the fun learning experiences.
Northeast High School Named Mississippi Blue Ribbon School

NEHS Earns Mississippi Blue Ribbon School Honor

Congratulations to one of our own for making a major statement on the state level. We are extremely proud of Northeast High for being the only high school named a 2026 Mississippi Blue Ribbon School by the Mississippi Department of Education. Click on the attached link to learn more about what makes this honor extra special. #LCSDExcellence #BuiltforWhatsNext
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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.

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