Meridian Elementary School vs Meridian High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meridian Elementary School
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
468 students
Meridian High School
Meridian · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,774 students
| Measure | Meridian Elementary School Meridian, Idaho | Meridian High School Meridian, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #155 of 352 | #35 of 134 |
| National rank | #22310 of 50,301 | #6590 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 468 | 1,774 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 1,774 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66% | 32.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 41% |
| city | Meridian | Meridian |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meridian High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 54.1).
- •Meridian Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 41%).
- •Meridian High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Meridian High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 66%).
- •Meridian Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 18.9).
- •Meridian High School is the larger school with 1,774 students compared with 468.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Meridian Elementary School better than Meridian High School?
On the Success Index (US), Meridian High School ranks higher (56.9 vs 54.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Meridian Elementary School and Meridian High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Meridian in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meridian Elementary School: 468. Meridian High School: 1,774. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meridian Elementary School and Meridian High School rank in Idaho?
Meridian Elementary School is 155th of 352 and Meridian High School is 35th of 134 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).