Meridian High School vs Northwest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.9 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
Northwest Middle School
Meridian · Public middle · Grades 6–8
484 students
| Measure | Meridian High School Meridian, Mississippi | Northwest Middle School Meridian, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #161 of 197 | #148 of 181 |
| National rank | #15413 of 16,910 | #14037 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,253 | 484 |
| Enrollment | 1,253 | 484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 24% |
| city | Meridian | Meridian |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.1 vs 18.4).
- •Northwest Middle School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 17%).
- •Northwest Middle School does better on reading proficiency (20% 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 12.7).
- •Meridian High School is the larger school with 1,253 students compared with 484.
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 Northwest Middle School?
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 Northwest Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Meridian in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meridian High School: 1,253. Northwest Middle School: 484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meridian High School and Northwest Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Meridian High School is 161st of 197 and Northwest Middle School is 148th of 181 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).