Meridian Public Schools School District
School District · Meridian, Mississippi
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,308
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,308
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#114 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,308
+$1,696 vs Mississippi median
District size
4,499 students
Much larger than Mississippi median
About Meridian Public Schools
Meridian Public Schools is a Meridian, Mississippi school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 4,499 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. The district invests $14,308 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Meridian Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Crestwood Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.0/10.
In standardized testing, Meridian Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 25.5% and ELA proficiency of 28.1%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Meridian Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Meridian Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Meridian Public Schools
7 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Meridian
- Total Enrollment
- 4,499
- Teachers (FTE)
- 353
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.5%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Meridian Public Schools?
Meridian Public Schools has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Meridian Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Meridian Public Schools is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Meridian Public Schools?
Meridian Public Schools spends $14,308 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Meridian Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Meridian Public Schools is 12.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Meridian Public Schools?
Crestwood Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Meridian Public Schools with a composite score of 6.0/10.
What are the test scores in Meridian Public Schools?
Across schools in Meridian Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 28.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Meridian Public Schools compare to other districts in Mississippi?
Meridian Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Mississippi by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 25.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 28.1%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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