West Lauderdale High School in Collinsville, Mississippi on DonorsChoose

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About this school

West Lauderdale High School is a rural public school in Collinsville, Mississippi that is part of Lauderdale County School District. It serves 516 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.6:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades 9 - 12

516 Students

38 Teachers

9916 W Lauderdale Rd

Collinsville, MS 39325 View local requests

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West Lauderdale High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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West Lauderdale High School Demographics

46%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

21%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

West Lauderdale High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Oct 17, 2026

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