Southport High School vs. Perry Meridian High School
Should I attend Southport High School or Perry Meridian 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
Southport High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Perry Meridian High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,391 students in grades 9-12, Southport High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana 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% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,385 students in grades 9-12, Perry Meridian High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,391 students
2,385 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
131 teachers
130 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#900 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#549 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
64%
Graduation Rate
90%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
650
624
Grade 10 Students
606
577
Grade 11 Students
582
588
Grade 12 Students
541
584
Ungraded Students
12
12
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
18%
24%
% Hispanic
23%
15%
% Black
12%
9%
% White
42%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
