Meridian High School vs. Clifton High School
Should I attend Meridian High School or Clifton 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 Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Clifton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 209 students in grades 6-12, Meridian High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 300 students in grades 9-12, Clifton High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
209 students
300 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4545 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1630 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
60-64%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
26
-
Grade 7 Students
46
-
Grade 8 Students
37
-
Grade 9 Students
29
93
Grade 10 Students
16
76
Grade 11 Students
32
63
Grade 12 Students
23
68
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
35%
33%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
58%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
