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Valley Mills High School vs. Meridian High School

Should you attend Valley Mills High School or Meridian High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Valley Mills High School
Hwy 6 And 1 Eagle Way
Valley Mills, TX 76689
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Meridian High School
500 Cr 2515
Meridian, TX 76665
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Valley Mills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Meridian High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 206 students in grades 9-12, Valley Mills High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 182 students in grades 6-12, Meridian High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
206 students
182 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Valley Mills High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Meridian High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
58% | 42%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Valley Mills High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Meridian High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Valley Mills High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Meridian High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Valley Mills High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Valley Mills Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Meridian High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Meridian Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3664 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
#6727 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Valley Mills High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Meridian High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 30% in TX)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley Mills High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Valley Mills Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meridian High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Meridian Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley Mills High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Valley Mills Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meridian High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Meridian Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 20% in TX)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley Mills High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Valley Mills Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meridian High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Meridian Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 50% in TX)
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Valley Mills High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Valley Mills Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Meridian High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Meridian Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Valley Mills High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Meridian High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
24
Grade 7 Students
-
22
Grade 8 Students
-
30
Grade 9 Students
53
35
Grade 10 Students
61
36
Grade 11 Students
49
23
Grade 12 Students
43
12

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Valley Mills High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Valley Mills Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Meridian High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Meridian Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Valley Mills High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Valley Mills Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Meridian High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Meridian Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Valley Mills High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Valley Mills Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Meridian High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Meridian Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
63%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Valley Mills High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Valley Mills Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Meridian High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Meridian Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Valley Mills High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Valley Mills Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Meridian High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Meridian Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.53
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Valley Mills High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Valley Mills Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Meridian High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Meridian Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
52%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Valley Mills High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Valley Mills Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Meridian High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Meridian Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Valley Mills High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Valley Mills Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Meridian High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Meridian Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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