Magnolia Middle School vs Meridian High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Magnolia Middle School
Meridian · Public middle · Grades 6–8
440 students
Meridian High School
Meridian · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,253 students
| Measure | Magnolia Middle School Meridian, Mississippi | Meridian High School Meridian, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 181 | #161 of 197 |
| National rank | #13214 of 15,369 | #15413 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 440 | 1,253 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 1,253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 17% |
| city | Meridian | Meridian |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Magnolia Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.1 vs 19.1).
- •Magnolia Middle School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 17%).
- •Magnolia Middle School does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •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 13.3).
- •Meridian High School is the larger school with 1,253 students compared with 440.
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 Magnolia Middle School better than Meridian High School?
On the Success Index (US), Magnolia Middle School ranks higher (23.1 vs 19.1 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 Magnolia Middle School and Meridian High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Meridian in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Magnolia Middle School: 440. Meridian High School: 1,253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Magnolia Middle School and Meridian High School rank in Mississippi?
Magnolia Middle School is 132nd of 181 and Meridian High School is 161st of 197 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).