Meridian High School vs Murrah High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 138 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
Murrah High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,259 students
| Measure | Meridian High School Meridian, Mississippi | Murrah High School Jackson, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #161 of 197 | #172 of 197 |
| National rank | #15413 of 16,910 | #15872 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 1,253 | 1,259 |
| Enrollment | 1,253 | 1,259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 99.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 7% |
| city | Meridian | Jackson |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meridian High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.1 vs 16.4).
- •Meridian High School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7%).
- •Murrah High School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 17%).
- •Meridian High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.8% vs 99.9%).
- •Meridian High School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.9).
- •Murrah High School is the larger school with 1,259 students compared with 1,253.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Meridian High School better than Murrah High School?
On the Success Index (US), Meridian High School ranks higher (19.1 vs 16.4 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 Murrah High School?
About 138 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Jackson in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meridian High School: 1,253. Murrah High School: 1,259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meridian High School and Murrah High School rank in Mississippi?
Meridian High School is 161st of 197 and Murrah High School is 172nd of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).