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Best High Schools in Meridian, MS


Summary:

The city of Meridian, Mississippi is home to 4 high schools, including Meridian High School, Northeast Lauderdale High School, Clarkdale High School, and Southeast Lauderdale High School. These schools serve students in grades 9-12 and are part of the Meridian Public Schools and Lauderdale County School District.

Among the high schools in Meridian, Clarkdale High School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the best high schools in Mississippi. Clarkdale boasts a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional test scores that exceed state and district averages across multiple subjects. In contrast, Meridian High School has the lowest test scores in the area, with proficiency rates well below the state and district averages.

While the four high schools in Meridian share a similar four-year graduation rate of 89.4%, they differ in other key metrics. Clarkdale High School has the lowest student-teacher ratio at 10.8, potentially allowing for more individualized attention, and the lowest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 35.12%. Conversely, Meridian High School has the highest student-teacher ratio at 13.6 and the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 100%, suggesting a more socioeconomically diverse student population.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.




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