School overview
At a glance
Reported students
608
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
49.45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Mississippi high enrollment
73th percentile
Compared with 291 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
535
Northeast High School: 608 reported students.
State peer staffing position
46th percentile
12.3:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Northeast High School
Northeast High School is a public high school serving grades 09–13 in Meridian. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Lauderdale County School District. NCES reports 608 students for 2024–25.
Among 291 high schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 367 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 73th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, close to the Mississippi median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (57.1%) and White (33.7%). English learners represent 3.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement, computer science. The school reported 5 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Northeast High School
- 1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 49.45 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.8%
- Lunch program
- No
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White33.7%
- Hispanic4.6%
- Black57.1%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
5 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Lauderdale County School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West Lauderdale High School
High · Grades 09–13
535 reported students
Clarkdale High School
High · Grades 07–13
422 reported students
Southeast Lauderdale High School
High · Grades 09–13
367 reported students
LCSD CTE CENTER
High · Grades 08–12
Not reported reported students
Southeast Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
562 reported students
West Lauderdale Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
537 reported students