Meridian High School vs Meridian Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meridian High School
Macon · Public high · Grades 9–12
287 students
Meridian Middle School
Macon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
195 students
| Measure | Meridian High School Macon, Illinois | Meridian Middle School Macon, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #330 of 691 | #350 of 670 |
| National rank | #11970 of 16,910 | #9405 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 287 | 195 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 195 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.6% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 28% |
| city | Macon | Macon |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meridian Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.9 vs 36.0).
- •Meridian Middle School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 24.5%).
- •Meridian Middle School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 24.5%).
- •Meridian Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 43.6%).
- •Meridian Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.5).
- •Meridian High School is the larger school with 287 students compared with 195.
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 (41.9 vs 36.0 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 0 m in a straight line, between Macon and Macon in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meridian High School: 287. Meridian Middle School: 195. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meridian High School and Meridian Middle School rank in Illinois?
Meridian High School is 330th of 691 and Meridian Middle School is 350th of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).