Top Rankings
Meridian School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 648 students in Meridian School District.
Public Preschools in Meridian School District have a diversity score of 0.15, which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
11 Schools
280 Schools
# Students
4,383 Students
130,289 Students
# Teachers
335 Teachers
8,711 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Meridian School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 73% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#124 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
55%
Graduation Rate
83%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
7%
% Black
91%
43%
% White
3%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,258 is higher than the state median of $12,408. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,537 is higher than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,258
$12,408
Spending / Student
$13,537
$12,276
Best Meridian School District Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
900 44th Ave
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4482
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4482
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
3930 14th St
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4463
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4463
Gr: PK | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Recent Articles
How Public Schools Train Staff Each Year
Learn how public schools train staff each year through professional development, safety training, technology instruction, and ongoing educational support.
What Substitute Teachers Experience in Public Schools
Discover what substitute teachers experience in public schools, including daily responsibilities, challenges, rewards, and their role in student success.
How Teachers Collaborate Across Departments in Public Schools
Learn how teachers collaborate across departments to improve student outcomes, strengthen instruction, and prepare students for real-world success.
