Meridian High School vs Meridian PreK Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meridian High School
Meridian · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,253 students
Meridian PreK Academy
Meridian · Public other · Grades PK–PK
142 students
| Measure | Meridian High School Meridian, Mississippi | Meridian PreK Academy Meridian, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #161 of 197 | – |
| National rank | #15413 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 1,253 | 142 |
| Enrollment | 1,253 | 142 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | – |
| Math proficiency | 17% | – |
| city | Meridian | Meridian |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meridian PreK Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.9% vs 99.8%).
- •Meridian High School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.9).
- •Meridian High School is the larger school with 1,253 students compared with 142.
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 PreK Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Meridian High School and Meridian PreK Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Meridian in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meridian High School: 1,253. Meridian PreK Academy: 142. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meridian High School and Meridian PreK Academy rank in Mississippi?
Meridian High School is 161st of 197 and Meridian PreK Academy is unranked among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).