Meridian High School vs. Clarkdale High School
Should I attend Meridian High School or Clarkdale High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Meridian High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Clarkdale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,308 students in grades 9-12, Meridian High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 476 students in grades 7-12, Clarkdale High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
1,308 students
476 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#608 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#183 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
46%
Graduation Rate
85%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
80
Grade 8 Students
-
69
Grade 9 Students
394
83
Grade 10 Students
335
61
Grade 11 Students
299
71
Grade 12 Students
263
107
Ungraded Students
17
5
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
93%
7%
% White
4%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.13
0.20
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
