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MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataHighRegularGrades 9–12Town: Remote

Reported Enrollment

1,301

students

District

MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

County Context Score

22/100

county-level composite, not a school rating

School Information

Address

2320 32ND STREET, MERIDIAN, MS, 39305

School District

MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

NCES Identifiers

School ID
280291000567
District ID
2802910

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Grade Range

9–12

High · Regular

Enrollment

1,301 students

School Setting

Town: Remote

School profile guide

How to use this school record

This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.

What is covered in this record

3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.

Use this as an NCES profile

MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.

Separate proximity from assignment

Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.

Compare the surrounding system

Lauderdale County has 22 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.

Next checks

This district context includes 11 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.

Compare before choosing

What MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL tells a parent

This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Lauderdale County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.

Decision notes

  • 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
  • Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
  • Town: Remote matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.

What this page cannot confirm

SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

School scale

1,301 students

MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL reports 1,301 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 5 other high schools in Lauderdale County with enrollment data, 5 report fewer students and 0 report more. The peer median is 419 students.

County peer set

6 high schools

The same-level county median enrollment is 504 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.

District path

11 district schools

MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS lists 6 primary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.

District grade-span map

Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.

County list

Primary

6

Middle

2

High

2

Other

1

Nearby context inside MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CRESTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–5 · Primary · 259 studentsListed
OAKLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–5 · Primary · 328 studentsListed
PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–5 · Primary · 408 studentsListed
POPLAR SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–5 · Primary · 412 studentsListed
T J HARRIS ELEMENTARYPK–5 · Primary · 434 studentsListed
WEST HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–5 · Primary · 478 studentsListed

Same-level peers to open next

SchoolGradesEnrollment
NORTHEAST LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL9–12642 students
WEST LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL9–12589 students
CLARKDALE HIGH SCHOOL7–12419 students
SOUTHEAST LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL9–12396 students

School Profile FAQ

Is MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL a recommended school?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Does this page confirm attendance assignment for MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL?

No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.

Where does the MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL data come from?

The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.

How should I compare MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL with nearby schools?

MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL should be compared with 6 high schools in Lauderdale County, plus other schools in MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.

What should I verify before moving for MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL?

Before using MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Part of MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL is one of 11 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 4,614 students across 11 schools.

Open the district guide

Schools in District

11

Reported Enrollment

4,614

11 schools reporting

Other Schools in This District

  • CRESTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • MAGNOLIA MIDDLE SCHOOL6–8 · MiddleListed only
  • NORTHWEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL6–8 · MiddleListed only
  • OAKLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • POPLAR SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • WEST HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • T J HARRIS ELEMENTARYPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • MARION PARK COMPLEXKG–12 · OtherListed only
  • ROSS COLLINS VOC CENTER9–12 · HighListed only

Similar Schools

NORTHEAST LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL

Grades 9–12
642 students
RegularListed only

WEST LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL

Grades 9–12
589 students
RegularListed only

CLARKDALE HIGH SCHOOL

Grades 7–12
419 students
RegularListed only

SOUTHEAST LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL

Grades 9–12
396 students
RegularListed only

ROSS COLLINS VOC CENTER

Grades 9–12
0 students
VocationalListed only

Lauderdale County Schools

County Context Score

22/100

County-level composite across 22 public schools

Open county school list →

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor