Meridian High School vs Meridian Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meridian High School
Meridian · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,774 students
Meridian Middle School
Meridian · Public middle · Grades 6–8
960 students
| Measure | Meridian High School Meridian, Idaho | Meridian Middle School Meridian, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #35 of 134 | #37 of 106 |
| National rank | #6590 of 16,910 | #5935 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,774 | 960 |
| Enrollment | 1,774 | 960 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.2% | 49.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 48% |
| city | Meridian | Meridian |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meridian Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 56.9).
- •Meridian Middle School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 41%).
- •Meridian High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Meridian High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 49.3%).
- •Meridian Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.9).
- •Meridian High School is the larger school with 1,774 students compared with 960.
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 High School better than Meridian Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Meridian Middle School ranks higher (57.9 vs 56.9 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 High School and Meridian Middle School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Meridian in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meridian High School: 1,774. Meridian Middle School: 960. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meridian High School and Meridian Middle School rank in Idaho?
Meridian High School is 35th of 134 and Meridian Middle School is 37th of 106 among high schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).