Southeast Middle School

Lauderdale County School District
2535 Old Highway 19 S.E.
Meridian, MS 39301
371 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Southeast Lauderdale Middle School, located in Meridian, Mississippi, serves as a key academic institution within the Lauderdale County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental and educational needs of students in the early adolescent years, typically bridging the gap between elementary and high school. The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment that encourages both academic achievement and personal growth, preparing students for the transition to Southeast Lauderdale High School.

Like many schools in the region, the institution emphasizes community involvement and a well-rounded educational experience. Beyond the core curriculum, the school integrates extracurricular activities, athletics, and social development programs intended to engage students and build character. By providing a structured and focused learning environment, Southeast Lauderdale Middle School strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining the standards of the broader county school system.
371
Total Students
29.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    217 (58.5%)
  • Black
    119 (32.1%)
  • Two or More
    17 (4.6%)
  • Hispanic
    16 (4.3%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lauderdale County School District
Phone: (601)485-5751
Website: http://www.lauderdale.k12.ms.us
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 236
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 76
Grade 6 96
Grade 7 98
Grade 8 101
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Magnolia Middle School
Meridian Public Schools
440 Students
1350 24th Street
Meridian, MS 39305 (8.2 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th