Top Rankings
Meridian School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,783 students in Meridian School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Schools in Meridian School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,043 Schools
# Students
4,783 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
373 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Meridian School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#124 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
55%
Graduation Rate
84%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
92%
47%
% White
3%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,066 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,405 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,066
$12,205
Spending / Student
$12,405
$12,074
Best Meridian School District Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Poplar Springs Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4101 27th Avenue
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-4455
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-4455
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
Rank: #33.
Magnolia Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1350 24th Street
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-4064
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-4064
Grades: 6-8
| 443 students
Rank: #44.
Northwest Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4400 32nd Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4099
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4099
Grades: 6-8
| 518 students
Rank: #55.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
730 Crestwood Dr.
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 482-0395
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 482-0395
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
Rank: #66.
West Hills Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4100 32nd Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4474
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4474
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
Rank: #77.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1225 26th Street
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-3616
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-3616
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: #88.
George Washington Carver Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 44th Avenue
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4484
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4484
Grades: 6-8
| 284 students
Rank: n/an/a
900 44th Ave
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4482
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4482
Grades: K-5
| 532 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
3930 14th St
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4463
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4463
Grades: PK
| 151 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Meridian School District?
Meridian School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,783 students.
What is the rank of Meridian School District?
Meridian School District is ranked #119 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Meridian School District?
92% of Meridian School District students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Meridian School District?
Meridian School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Meridian School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,405 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
Segregation in K-12 Education: Colonial Era
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
2011 Classroom Size Update: Are Classes Still Growing Larger?
Since the recession, public school classrooms have seen major budget cuts - and many increases in class sizes. How is the situation in 2011? Read this article to find out.
Will Single Sex Classrooms Save Schools?
Learn about the benefits of single sex classrooms and why public schools are hoping this type of classroom will save the American school system.
