For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,783 students in Meridian, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Meridian, MS are Clarkdale High School, Northeast Lauderdale High School and Southeast Lauderdale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Meridian, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 34% statewide average). High schools in Meridian have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Meridian, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northeast Lauderdale High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Meridian, MS (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarkdale High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7000 Highway 145
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-4463
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-4463
Grades: 7-12
| 476 students
Rank: #22.
Northeast Lauderdale High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
702 Briarwood Road
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 679-8523
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 679-8523
Grades: 9-12
| 600 students
Rank: #33.
Southeast Lauderdale High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2362 Longcreek Raod
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 483-5501
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 483-5501
Grades: 9-12
| 399 students
Rank: #44.
Meridian High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2320 32nd Street
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 482-3191
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 482-3191
Grades: 9-12
| 1,308 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marion Park Complex
Alternative School
2815 25th St.
Meridian, MS 39302
(601) 484-5166
Meridian, MS 39302
(601) 484-5166
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ross Collins Voc Center
Vocational School
2640 24th Ave
Meridian, MS 39302
(601) 483-3331
Meridian, MS 39302
(601) 483-3331
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Meridian, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7000 Highway 145
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-4463
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-4463
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
2814 Davis St
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 484-4073
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 484-4073
Grades: 8-9
| n/a students
Lauderdale County Educational & Skills (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
915 Hwy 19 North
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 581-3518
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 581-3518
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1401 College Drive
Meridian, MS 39304
(601) 581-8087
Meridian, MS 39304
(601) 581-8087
Grades: 6-11
| 10 students
3930 14th Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4463
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4463
Grades: PK-3
| 457 students
1516 12th Ave
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 484-4475
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 484-4475
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Meridian, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Meridian, MS include Clarkdale High School, Northeast Lauderdale High School and Southeast Lauderdale High School.
How many public high schools are located in Meridian, MS?
6 public high schools are located in Meridian, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Meridian, MS?
Meridian, MS public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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