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Meridian Public Schools School District

School District · Meridian, Mississippi

Students: 4,499
Teachers (FTE): 353

Avg Rating

5.5

out of 10

Schools

7

4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

4,499

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.7:1

How this district compares

Mississippi rank

#122 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

The short answer

Meridian Public Schools ranks #122 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Meridian Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Crestwood Elementary School (6.6/10), Magnolia Middle School (6.2/10), and Northwest Junior High School (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Meridian Public Schools

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Crestwood Elementary School6.6 / 10
2Magnolia Middle School6.2 / 10
3Northwest Junior High School5.3 / 10
4Meridian High School5.2 / 10
5Poplar Springs Elementary School5.2 / 10
6Parkview Elementary School5.0 / 10
7West Hills Elementary School4.9 / 10

See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

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. District-level spending was $14,308 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

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 6.6/10.

In standardized testing, Meridian Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 31.2% and ELA proficiency of 30.7%.

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

Math Proficiency31.2%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency30.7%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Meridian Public Schools with test data.

District Details

State
Mississippi
City
Meridian
Total Enrollment
4,499
Teachers (FTE)
353
District spending per student
$14,308NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
37.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 district spending per student in Meridian Public Schools?

Meridian Public Schools's district-level spending was $14,308 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

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 6.6/10.

What are the test scores in Meridian Public Schools?

Across schools in Meridian Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 30.7%. 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.5/10
Math Proficiency
31.2%
ELA Proficiency
30.7%

How we rate schools

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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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