Meridian High School vs Poplar Springs Elementary
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.
Meridian High School
Meridian · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,253 students
Poplar Springs Elementary
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades K–5
405 students
| Measure | Meridian High School Meridian, Mississippi | Poplar Springs Elementary Meridian, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #161 of 197 | #187 of 427 |
| National rank | #15413 of 16,910 | #30113 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,253 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 1,253 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 57% |
| city | Meridian | Meridian |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poplar Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.8 vs 19.1).
- •Poplar Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 17%).
- •Poplar Springs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% 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 15.0).
- •Meridian High School is the larger school with 1,253 students compared with 405.
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 Poplar Springs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Poplar Springs Elementary ranks higher (42.8 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 Meridian High School and Poplar Springs Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Meridian in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meridian High School: 1,253. Poplar Springs Elementary: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meridian High School and Poplar Springs Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Meridian High School is 161st of 197 and Poplar Springs Elementary is 187th of 427 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).