Meridian Public Schools School District
School District · Meridian, Mississippi
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,308
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,308
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Evaluating Meridian Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Meridian Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
West Hills Elementary School
Meridian · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Magnolia Middle School
Meridian · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Northwest Junior High School
Meridian · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#128 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.8
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 #128 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Meridian Public Schools's schools with real test data average 4.5/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are West Hills Elementary School (5.5/10), Magnolia Middle School (5.2/10), and Northwest Junior High School (4.8/10). 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.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Hills Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Magnolia Middle School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Northwest Junior High School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Crestwood Elementary School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Poplar Springs Elementary School | 4.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Parkview Elementary School | 4.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Meridian High School | 3.4 / 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. The district invests $14,308 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.5/10, Meridian Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is West Hills Elementary School, which has a composite score of 5.5/10.
In standardized testing, Meridian Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 32.0% and ELA proficiency of 30.5%.
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 4.5/10. 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?
West Hills Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Meridian Public Schools with a composite score of 5.5/10.
What are the test scores in Meridian Public Schools?
Across schools in Meridian Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 30.5%. 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 4.5/10 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
- 4.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 30.5%
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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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