Carver Elementary School vs Meridian High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carver Elementary School
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
506 students
Meridian High School
Meridian · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,253 students
| Measure | Carver Elementary School Meridian, Mississippi | Meridian High School Meridian, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #391 of 427 | #161 of 197 |
| National rank | #48630 of 50,301 | #15413 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 506 | 1,253 |
| Enrollment | 506 | 1,253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 17% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | Meridian | Meridian |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meridian High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.1 vs 12.6).
- •Meridian High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.8% vs 100%).
- •Meridian High School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 16.9).
- •Meridian High School is the larger school with 1,253 students compared with 506.
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 Carver Elementary School better than Meridian High School?
On the Success Index (US), Meridian High School ranks higher (19.1 vs 12.6 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 Carver Elementary School and Meridian High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Meridian in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver Elementary School: 506. Meridian High School: 1,253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver Elementary School and Meridian High School rank in Mississippi?
Carver Elementary School is 391st of 427 and Meridian High School is 161st of 197 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).