For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,710 students in Meridian, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Meridian, MS are Clarkdale High School, Southeast Lauderdale High School and Northeast 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 52% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Meridian have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Meridian, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clarkdale High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Meridian, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarkdale High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7000 Highway 145
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-4463
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-4463
Grades: 7-12
| 410 students
Rank: #22.
Southeast Lauderdale High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2362 Longcreek Raod
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 483-5501
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 483-5501
Grades: 9-12
| 376 students
Rank: #33.
Northeast Lauderdale High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
702 Briarwood Road
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 679-8523
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 679-8523
Grades: 9-12
| 610 students
Rank: #44.
Meridian High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2320 32nd Street
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 482-3191
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 482-3191
Grades: 9-12
| 1,314 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lcsd Cte Center
Vocational School
412 Highway 11 & 80
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-1683
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-1683
Grades: 9-12
| n/a 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 2023)
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
601 59th Ave
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-3541
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-3541
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
3951 12th Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-1683
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-1683
Grades: PK-5
| 434 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, Southeast Lauderdale High School and Northeast Lauderdale High School.
How many public high schools are located in Meridian?
7 public high schools are located in Meridian.
What is the racial composition of students in Meridian?
Meridian public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Meridian are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Meridian include: Northeast Lauderdale High School vs. Meridian High School, Southeast Lauderdale High School vs. Clarkdale High School, Meridian High School vs. Northeast Lauderdale High School
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