For the 2023 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 9,465 students in Meridian, MS (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,504 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Meridian, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Meridian, MS are Clarkdale Elementary School, West Lauderdale Elementary School and Clarkdale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Meridian, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Meridian have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Meridian, MS Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarkdale Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7000 Highway 145
Meridian, MS 39031
(601) 693-4463
Meridian, MS 39031
(601) 693-4463
Grades: K-6
| 459 students
Rank: #22.
West Lauderdale Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10350 Highway 495
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 737-2279
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 737-2279
Grades: K-4
| 597 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 460 students
Rank: #44.
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2362 A Long Creek Road
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 486-2500
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 486-2500
Grades: K-4
| 455 students
Rank: #55.
Southeast Lauderdale Middle School
Math: 37% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2535 Old Highway 19 S.e.
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 485-5751
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 485-5751
Grades: 5-8
| 381 students
Rank: #66.
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School
Math: 25% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6750 Newell Road
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 485-4882
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 485-4882
Grades: K-4
| 614 students
Rank: #77.
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
| 582 students
Rank: #88.
Northeast Lauderdale Middle School
Math: 29% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7763 Highway 39 North
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 483-3532
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 483-3532
Grades: 5-8
| 578 students
Rank: #99.
Poplar Springs Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4101 27th Avenue
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-4455
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-4455
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Crestwood Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
730 Crestwood Dr.
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 482-0395
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 482-0395
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #1212.
Northwest Junior High School
Math: 14% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4400 32nd Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4099
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4099
Grades: 6-8
| 513 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Oakland Heights Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 59th Ave
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-3541
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-3541
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Parkview Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1225 26th Street
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-3616
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-3616
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Magnolia Middle School
Math: 17% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1350 24th Street
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-4064
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-4064
Grades: 6-8
| 339 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Meridian High School
Math: 17% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2320 32nd Street
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 485-3848
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 485-3848
Grades: 9-12
| 1,280 students
Rank: #1717.
West Hills Elementary School
Math: 6% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4100 32nd Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4474
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4474
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #1818.
T J Harris Elementary School
Math: 6% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3951 12th Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-1683
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-1683
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #1919.
George Washington Carver Middle School
Math: 10% | Reading: 9%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 44th Avenue
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4484
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4484
Grades: 6-8
| 346 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 Vocational 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 schools in Meridian, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Meridian, MS include Clarkdale Elementary School, West Lauderdale Elementary School and Clarkdale High School.
How many public schools are located in Meridian, MS?
21 public schools are located in Meridian, MS.
What percentage of students in Meridian, MS go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Meridian, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Meridian, MS?
Meridian, MS public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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