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Meridian Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,758 students in Meridian Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Meridian Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
4,758 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
347 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Meridian Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#115 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
35%
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.60
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
127 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
4,359 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
92%
47%
# White Students
196 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
4%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
56 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
186
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
350
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
356
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
397
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
334
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
326
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
426
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
273
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
347
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
370
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
394
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
335
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
299
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
263
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
102
6,902
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,135 is higher than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,470 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,135
$12,094
Spending / Student
$12,470
$11,965
Best Meridian Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 431 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 282 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 440 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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
| 340 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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
| 419 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
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
| 297 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #88.
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
| 474 students
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
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
| 284 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
| 0 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
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Meridian Public Schools School District?
Meridian Public Schools School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,758 students.
What is the rank of Meridian Public Schools School District?
Meridian Public Schools School District is ranked #112 out of 145 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Meridian Public Schools School District?
92% of Meridian Public Schools School District students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Meridian Public Schools School District?
Meridian Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Meridian Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,470 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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