Meridian High School

Public 6-12

 500 Cr 2515
       Meridian, TX  76665-0349


(254) 435-2723

District: Meridian Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1388th of 1,961 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,195 Help


Feeder schools for Meridian High School:

Elementary:    Meridian Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  7.2 Help
Number of students:  187

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.6%
Hispanic:
35.3%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.6% Help


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Compare Details Meridian High School ranks worse than 76.2% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.64. (See more...)
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Compare Details Meridian High School ranks worse than 70.8% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.91. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Meridian High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.6%), Hispanic (35.3%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meridian High School is 7.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meridian High School is $16,195.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Meridian High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Meridian High School 1776th of 2330 Texas public middle schools. (See Meridian High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Meridian High School 1388th of 1961 Texas public high schools. (See Meridian High School in the ranking list.)

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Meridian Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Meridian Independent School District (Isd) 749th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Meridian High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Meridian High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 53.15 825th 1573 47.6%
2005 81.76 145th 1582 90.8%
2006 82.93 126th 1585 92.1%
2007 73.63 331st 1684 80.3%
2008 83.00 97th 1718 94.4%
2009 70.31 411th 1763 76.7%
2010 68.99 437th 1803 75.8%
2011 67.59 504th 1895 73.4%
2012 72.86 425th 1951 78.2%
2013 64.20 652nd 1973 67.0%
2014 76.62 348th 1987 82.5%
2015 69.31 557th 2043 72.7%
2016 80.15 274th 1987 86.2%
2017 32.81 1406th 2027 30.6%
2018 41.69 1190th 2080 42.8%
2019 34.07 1481st 2193 32.5%
2021 36.86 1383rd 2252 38.6%
2022 23.87 1833rd 2254 18.7%
2023 27.64 1776th 2330 23.8%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Meridian High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 27.33 1355th 1643 17.5%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Meridian High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.74 469th 1597 70.6%
2019 65.59 286th 1626 82.4%
2023 45.04 827th 1815 54.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Meridian High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.84 910th 2039 55.4%
2019 30.36 1616th 2073 22.0%
2021 33.93 1513th 2172 30.3%
2022 21.00 1949th 2220 12.2%
2023 25.08 1862nd 2251 17.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Meridian High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.72 1112th 2008 44.6%
2019 40.56 1216th 2047 40.6%
2021 42.00 1207th 2151 43.9%
2022 26.66 1731st 2221 22.1%
2023 35.27 1514th 2241 32.4%
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Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at Meridian High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.23 1246th 1501 17.0%
2022 10.46 1412th 1488 5.1%
2023 51.99 909th 1481 38.6%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Meridian High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.11 1320th 2008 34.3%
2019 44.25 1058th 2058 48.6%
2021 41.50 1150th 2118 45.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Meridian High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.08 1250th 2030 38.4%
2019 28.02 1590th 2069 23.2%
2021 34.31 1417th 2168 34.6%
2022 22.51 1870th 2228 16.1%
2023 22.58 1848th 2245 17.7%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Meridian High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.90 1090th 1895 42.5%
2019 25.65 1608th 1935 16.9%
2021 23.00 1724th 2043 15.6%
2022 16.03 1934th 2077 6.9%
2023 9.48 2060th 2116 2.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Meridian High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.78 1119th 1673 33.1%
2019 28.54 1335th 1684 20.7%
2021 29.11 1348th 1700 20.7%
2023 33.33 1293rd 1749 26.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Meridian High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Meridian High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 57.33 730th 1427 48.8%
2005 61.08 616th 1429 56.9%
2006 70.01 388th 1430 72.9%
2007 64.04 582nd 1497 61.1%
2008 66.56 502nd 1510 66.8%
2009 56.86 804th 1539 47.8%
2010 65.87 526th 1568 66.5%
2011 64.14 640th 1672 61.7%
2012 57.96 611th 1603 61.9%
2013 72.82 294th 1652 82.2%
2014 72.22 322nd 1734 81.4%
2015 59.72 712th 1743 59.2%
2016 45.77 1058th 1762 40.0%
2017 48.92 790th 1777 55.5%
2018 33.50 1197th 1797 33.4%
2019 33.80 1270th 1857 31.6%
2021 50.29 879th 1861 52.8%
2022 26.46 1412th 1876 24.7%
2023 29.91 1388th 1961 29.2%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Meridian High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.23 490th 1371 64.3%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Meridian High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.45 1014th 1347 24.7%
2019 37.31 827th 1357 39.1%
2021 71.29 212th 1382 84.7%
2022 43.94 670th 1418 52.8%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Meridian High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.27 1373rd 1794 23.5%
2019 41.90 1039th 1818 42.8%
2021 51.53 767th 1848 58.5%
2022 23.13 1492nd 1847 19.2%
2023 26.10 1459th 1897 23.1%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Meridian High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.86 1170th 1781 34.3%
2019 33.75 1278th 1798 28.9%
2021 47.94 933rd 1815 48.6%
2022 27.44 1377th 1841 25.2%
2023 31.82 1305th 1891 31.0%
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Rank History for high school Gifted and Talented students at Meridian High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 0.68 1167th 1182 1.3%
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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Meridian High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.65 1499th 1784 16.0%
2019 31.33 1331st 1810 26.5%
2021 49.66 744th 1829 59.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Meridian High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.33 1378th 1803 23.6%
2019 28.38 1346th 1824 26.2%
2021 50.28 828th 1840 55.0%
2022 24.52 1404th 1853 24.2%
2023 26.38 1419th 1913 25.8%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Meridian High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.59 1312th 1691 22.4%
2019 33.23 1199th 1714 30.0%
2021 37.58 1087th 1743 37.6%
2022 10.99 1605th 1762 8.9%
2023 11.97 1611th 1820 11.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Meridian High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.02 1202nd 1539 21.9%
2019 27.01 1219th 1526 20.1%
2021 46.77 811th 1510 46.3%
2023 26.42 1215th 1576 22.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Meridian High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 327 11 0 83 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1990 349 10 0 95 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1991 336 14 2 93 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1992 327 16 3 93 2 n/a n/a 0 441
1993 341 20 4 103 4 n/a n/a 0 472
1994 358 23 3 96 3 n/a n/a 0 483
1995 155 6 2 51 1 n/a n/a 0 215
1996 155 6 2 51 1 n/a n/a 0 215
1997 174 8 1 52 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1998 181 11 2 54 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1999 194 13 2 49 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2000 186 19 2 47 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2001 178 20 1 47 0 n/a n/a 0 246
2002 173 19 1 52 0 n/a n/a 0 245
2003 173 19 1 52 0 n/a n/a 0 245
2004 190 19 1 57 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2005 178 16 1 58 1 n/a n/a 0 254
2006 170 12 1 76 2 n/a n/a 0 261
2007 159 13 1 69 2 n/a n/a 0 244
2008 154 12 2 77 3 n/a n/a 0 248
2009 156 10 1 59 3 n/a n/a 0 229
2010 156 10 1 61 0 n/a n/a 0 228
2011 136 6 0 70 1 0 5 0 218
2012 144 7 0 74 3 0 10 0 238
2013 138 10 0 71 3 0 6 0 228
2014 168 11 0 76 1 0 11 0 267
2015 161 9 0 82 0 0 7 0 259
2016 147 6 0 87 0 0 7 0 247
2017 152 5 0 92 0 0 10 0 259
2018 140 6 1 90 0 0 10 0 247
2019 133 7 2 85 0 0 11 0 238
2020 141 7 2 77 0 0 5 0 232
2021 146 4 2 81 0 0 5 0 238
2022 121 7 2 72 0 0 7 0 209
2023 104 7 2 66 0 0 8 0 187

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Meridian High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 421 n/a n/a n/a
1990 454 33.0 13.7 n/a
1991 445 33.1 13.4 n/a
1992 441 33.7 13.0 34.9
1993 472 32.0 14.8 45.8
1994 483 34.2 14.1 35
1995 215 18.0 11.9 29.3
1996 215 18.0 11.9 29.3
1997 235 18.8 12.5 32.3
1998 248 21.0 11.8 33.1
1999 258 20.2 12.8 45.7
2000 254 19.0 13.4 39
2001 246 21.2 11.6 38.6
2002 245 17.9 13.7 35.9
2003 245 17.9 13.7 35.9
2004 267 18.3 14.6 42.7
2005 254 19.5 13.0 38.6
2006 261 19.3 13.5 46
2007 244 19.9 12.3 37.3
2008 248 21.2 11.7 38.7
2009 229 18.4 12.4 46.3
2010 228 20.5 11.0 54.4
2011 218 20.9 10.4 49.5
2012 238 21.9 10.8 52.9
2013 228 21.8 10.4 53.9
2014 267 26.7 9.9 52.8
2015 259 28.0 9.2 52.9
2016 247 28.0 8.8 56.7
2017 259 29.6 8.7 56.8
2018 247 28.2 8.7 55.1
2019 238 26.4 8.9 60.1
2020 232 25.4 9.1 53.4
2021 238 25.0 9.4 58
2022 209 24.9 8.3 55.5
2023 187 25.7 7.2 63.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Meridian High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 421 n/a n/a n/a
1990 454 33.0 13.7 n/a
1991 445 33.1 13.4 n/a
1992 441 33.7 13.0 34.9
1993 472 32.0 14.8 45.8
1994 483 34.2 14.1 35
1995 215 18.0 11.9 29.3
1996 215 18.0 11.9 29.3
1997 235 18.8 12.5 32.3
1998 248 21.0 11.8 33.1
1999 258 20.2 12.8 45.7
2000 254 19.0 13.4 39
2001 246 21.2 11.6 38.6
2002 245 17.9 13.7 35.9
2003 245 17.9 13.7 35.9
2004 267 18.3 14.6 42.7
2005 254 19.5 13.0 38.6
2006 261 19.3 13.5 46
2007 244 19.9 12.3 37.3
2008 248 21.2 11.7 38.7
2009 229 18.4 12.4 46.3
2010 228 20.5 11.0 54.4
2011 218 20.9 10.4 49.5
2012 238 21.9 10.8 52.9
2013 228 21.8 10.4 53.9
2014 267 26.7 9.9 52.8
2015 259 28.0 9.2 52.9
2016 247 28.0 8.8 56.7
2017 259 29.6 8.7 56.8
2018 247 28.2 8.7 55.1
2019 238 26.4 8.9 60.1
2020 232 25.4 9.1 53.4
2021 238 25.0 9.4 58
2022 209 24.9 8.3 55.5
2023 187 25.7 7.2 63.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Meridian High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,536 (9.6%) $14,479 (90.4%) $16,014
2020 $1,449 (9.4%) $13,895 (90.6%) $15,344
2021 $1,754 (10.8%) $14,440 (89.2%) $16,195

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Meridian High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1481st of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1776th of 2330 Middle schools
 8.7%
Ranks 1270th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1388th of 1961 High schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Meridian High School)2236
 14%
   6th Grade Reading (Meridian Independent School District (Isd))2236
 14%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Meridian High School)3018
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Meridian Independent School District (Isd))3018
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Meridian High School)4830
 18%
   7th Grade Reading (Meridian Independent School District (Isd))4830
 18%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Meridian High School)3013
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Meridian Independent School District (Isd))3013
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Meridian High School)5856
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Meridian Independent School District (Isd))5856
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Meridian High School)1516
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Meridian Independent School District (Isd))1516
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Meridian High School)3526
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Meridian Independent School District (Isd))3526
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Meridian High School)1826
 8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Meridian Independent School District (Isd))1826
 8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Meridian High School)246
 18%
   End of Course Algebra I (Meridian Independent School District (Isd))246
 18%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Meridian High School)3336
 3%
   End of Course Biology (Meridian Independent School District (Isd))3336
 3%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Meridian High School)6747
 20%
   End of Course English I Reading (Meridian Independent School District (Isd))6747
 20%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Meridian High School)3552
 17%
   End of Course English II Reading (Meridian Independent School District (Isd))3552
 17%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Meridian High School)6783
 16%
   End of Course U.S. History (Meridian Independent School District (Isd))6783
 16%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students238187
 21.4%
African American77
American Indian00
Asian22
Hispanic8566
 22.4%
Pacific Islander00
White133104
 21.8%
Two or More Races118
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.1%63.6%
 3.6%


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Students at Meridian High School are 56% White, 35% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American, 1% Asian.

Meridian High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Meridian Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 187 students attended Meridian High School.

Meridian High School ranks 1388th of 1961 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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