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Meridian ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools

1019 25th Avenue
Meridian, MS 39301
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Meridian ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools 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 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,783 students in Meridian ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Meridian ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), 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
11 Schools
1,038 Schools
# Students
4,783 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
361 Teachers
33,789 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Meridian ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 73% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MS)
#124 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
26%
52%
25%
42%
34%
55%
83%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (MS)
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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poplar Springs Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4101 27th Avenue
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-4455
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Meridian High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2320 32nd Street
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 482-3191
Gr: 9-12 | 1,314 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
West Hills Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4100 32nd Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4474
Gr: K-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
730 Crestwood Dr.
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 482-0395
Gr: K-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Magnolia Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 24th Street
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-4064
Gr: 6-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1225 26th Street
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-3616
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Northwest Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4400 32nd Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4099
Gr: 6-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
George Washington Carver Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 44th Avenue
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4484
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
900 44th Ave
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4482
Gr: K-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
3930 14th St
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4463
Gr: PK | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Ross Collins Voc Center
Vocational School
2640 24th Ave
Meridian, MS 39302
(601) 483-3331
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Meridian ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Meridian ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools manages 11 public schools serving 4,783 students.
What is the rank of Meridian ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Meridian ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is ranked #121 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
92% of Meridian ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Meridian ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Meridian ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools'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.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,783 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 83% (Btm 50% in MS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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