Best High Schools in Meridian, MS

Meridian, MS has 11 high schools with 5,150 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Meridian score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Meridian meet expectations.

1. Clarkdale High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 419 Students

2. West Lauderdale High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 589 Students

3. Enterprise High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Enterprise School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 296 Students

4. Northeast Lauderdale High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 642 Students

5. Southeast Lauderdale High School

C-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 396 Students

6. Quitman High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Quitman School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 491 Students

7. Meridian High School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1301 Students

8. Kemper County High School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kemper Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 323 Students

Best Middle Schools in Meridian, MS

Meridian, MS has 8 middle schools with 3,228 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Meridian score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Meridian meet expectations.

1. Enterprise Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Enterprise School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 265 Students

2. West Lauderdale Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 525 Students

3. Southeast Lauderdale Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 365 Students

4. Northeast Lauderdale Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 565 Students

5. Magnolia Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 428 Students

6. Northwest Junior High School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 566 Students

7. Quitman Jr High School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Quitman School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 329 Students

8. Kemper County Upper Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kemper Co School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 185 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Meridian, MS

Meridian, MS has 14 elementary schools with 5,730 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Meridian score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Meridian don't meet expectations.

1. Clarkdale Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 520 Students

2. Enterprise Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Enterprise School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 394 Students

3. West Lauderdale Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 687 Students

4. Southeast Lauderdale Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 503 Students

5. Northeast Lauderdale Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 699 Students

6. Poplar Springs Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 412 Students

7. Parkview Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 408 Students

8. Crestwood Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 259 Students

9. West Hills Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 Students

10. Oakland Heights Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 328 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Meridian, MS

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Meridian, MS has a total population of 53,640 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Meridian, MS

14,108

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

83%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Meridian, MS.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

13.75 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.93 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

11.82 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Meridian, MS.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Meridian, MS.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,041 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

39 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Meridian, MS Internet Health Assessment.

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