Meridian PreK Academy vs Poplar Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meridian PreK Academy
Meridian · Public other · Grades PK–PK
142 students
Poplar Springs Elementary
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades K–5
405 students
| Measure | Meridian PreK Academy Meridian, Mississippi | Poplar Springs Elementary Meridian, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #187 of 427 |
| National rank | – | #30113 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 142 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 142 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.9% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 49% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| 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 100%).
- •Meridian PreK Academy does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.0).
- •Poplar Springs Elementary is the larger school with 405 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 PreK Academy better than Poplar Springs Elementary?
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 PreK Academy and Poplar Springs Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Meridian in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meridian PreK Academy: 142. Poplar Springs Elementary: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meridian PreK Academy and Poplar Springs Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Meridian PreK Academy is unranked and Poplar Springs Elementary is 187th of 427 among other schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).