Summary:
The city of Pomeroy, Ohio is home to two public schools that serve students from grades 6-12: Meigs High School and Meigs Middle School, both part of the Meigs Local school district. While the schools do not stand out as exceptional performers, the data provides insights into their academic standing, student demographics, and areas for potential improvement.
Academically, both schools rank in the middle of the pack statewide, with Meigs High School earning a 1-star rating and Meigs Middle School earning a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. While Meigs High School maintains a respectable 87.1% four-year graduation rate, both schools struggle with high chronic absenteeism, with rates of 52.8% and 41.3% respectively. Additionally, Meigs Middle School lags behind state averages in proficiency on Ohio State Tests, particularly in Mathematics.
Demographically, both Meigs High School and Meigs Middle School have a predominantly white student population, with over 94% of students identifying as such. The data also reveals a funding disparity, with Meigs High School spending $2,810 more per student than Meigs Middle School, which may contribute to the academic performance gap between the two schools.
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