Mississippi›Lauderdale County›Meridian
Best Schools in Meridian, Mississippi
Compare 18 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
18
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
9,253
Total Students
Across Meridian
13.2:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
18 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score39%
ELA Assessment Score38%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)13 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)5 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,253 students at Meridian High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 11:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Clarkdale High School
publichighGrade 7-12
7000 Highway 145, Meridian, MS 39301
5.9
Rating
Students
422
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
66%
Clarkdale Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
7000 Highway 145, Meridian, MS 39031
5.9
Rating
Students
527
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
61%
West Lauderdale Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-4
10350 Highway 495, Meridian, MS 39305
5.7
Rating
Students
761
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
57%
Southeast Lauderdale High School
publicElementary9-13th Grade
2362 Longcreek Raod, Meridian, MS 39301
5
Rating
Students
367
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
57%
Southeast Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-4
2362 A Long Creek Road, Meridian, MS 39301
5
Rating
Students
562
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
47%
Northeast High School
publicElementary9-13th Grade
702 Briarwood Road, Meridian, MS 39305
4.7
Rating
Students
608
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
57%
Southeast Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 5-8
2535 Old Highway 19 S.E., Meridian, MS 39301
4.6
Rating
Students
371
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
47%
Northeast Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-4
6750 Newell Road, Meridian, MS 39305
4.4
Rating
Students
730
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
42%
Northeast Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 5-8
7763 Highway 39 North, Meridian, MS 39305
3.4
Rating
Students
520
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
35%
Meridian High School
publicElementary9-13th Grade
2320 32Nd Street, Meridian, MS 39305
3.4
Rating
Students
1,253
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
39%
Poplar Springs Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
4101 27Th Ave, Meridian, MS 39305
3
Rating
Students
405
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
20%
Magnolia Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1350 24Th Street, Meridian, MS 39305
2.6
Rating
Students
440
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
26%
Northwest Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4400 32Nd Street, Meridian, MS 39307
2.5
Rating
Students
484
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
26%
Crestwood Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
730 Crestwood Dr, Meridian, MS 39301
2.2
Rating
Students
368
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
22%
West Hills Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
4100 32Nd St, Meridian, MS 39307
1.9
Rating
Students
423
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
12%
Parkview Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1225 26Th St, Meridian, MS 39305
1.7
Rating
Students
364
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
12%
Meridian Prek Academy
publicelementaryPK-PK
3930 14Th St, Meridian, MS 39307
0
Rating
Students
142
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Carver Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
900 44Th Ave, Meridian, MS 39307
0
Rating
Students
506
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Meridian
Meridian, Mississippi is home to 18 schools serving over 9,253 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Meridian, Mississippi?
There are 18 schools in Meridian, serving 9,253 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Meridian?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Meridian include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Meridian?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Meridian is 13.2:1.