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Students working together at Family Night!

Welcome to Southeast Middle School

We are dedicated to meeting the needs of every student we serve, preparing them to become productive and contributing members of our community. We believe that every child should discover a passion—whether in academics, athletics, or the arts—that inspires them to come to school each day. This passion fuels their motivation and increases their opportunity for 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

Southeast Middle School: School Board Tour Images

SEMS School Board Tour

As part of its annual campus tour, the school board got an inside look at Southeast Middle School, including its STEM Lab, hydroponics station, student-run garden, outdoor classroom, and growing arts programs. In the attached video, you can learn more about why school officials are looking forward to even more growth. #LCSDExcellence #BuiltForWhatsNext
Southeast High School Candy Crawl

SEHS Candy Crawl Fun!

A cast of characters turned out for the Candy Crawl at Southeast High.
Click on the attached link to see how the event brought smiles to both the young and young at heart. #LCSDExcellence #BuiltforWhatsNext
First Nine Weeks Honor Roll Lists Announcement

1st Nine Weeks Honor Roll Lists: Now Available!

📚 Hard work pays off! That's why we are extremely proud to share the first nine weeks honor roll lists for our schools. Congratulations to all of our outstanding students! Keep up the #LCSDExcellence! Click on the attached link to view the lists.
LCSD Ranking Details

Inside LCSD’s Top 20 Ranking in Mississippi

An “A” rating for the fifth straight year and a ranking among the top 20 districts in Mississippi: these are achievements we celebrate together. To all of our students, staff, and stakeholders, thank you! Here is an explanation of why this year’s rating is particularly meaningful.
Happy Boss's Day (Lauderdale County School District Superintendent and Principals)

Happy Boss's Day!

Behind every successful school is a leader who cares. Today we celebrate the people who support our teachers, inspire our students, and strengthen our communies. Happy Boss’s Day! 🍎
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Who We Are

We are dedicated to helping every student discover their passion—whether in academics, athletics, or the arts—so they are motivated to learn, grow, and succeed as contributing members of our community.
 

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