Meridian High School
- 1,253 Students
- 113.6 Teachers (FTE)
- 11:1 Student:Teacher
- 09–13 Grade Range
- Open Status
- (601)482-3191 Phone
- http://www.mpsdk12.net/fs/pages/671 Website
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Meridian High School
Meridian, MS 39305
High No virtual instruction Grades 09–13 SchoolScore™ C (68)
1,253
Students
113.6
Teachers
11:1
Student:Teacher
(601)482-3191
Phone
http://www.mpsdk12.net/fs/pages/671
Website
Meridian High School is a public High school located in Meridian, MISSISSIPPI, operated by the Meridian Public Schools school district. It serves grades 09–13.
Key statistics: 1,253 students enrolled; a 11:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
The school is classified as Town: Remote by the NCES locale classification system.
Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.
vs Mississippi High School Average
Enrollment
1,253.0
State avg: 655.0
▲ 91% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
11.03:1
State avg: 12.7:1
▼ 13% better
Free Lunch %
99.8%
State avg: 73.9%
▲ 35% worse
School Details
School Name
Meridian High School
NCESSCH ID
280291000567
State School ID
MS-3820-3820036
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
2320 32nd Street
City
Meridian
State
Mississippi
ZIP Code
39305
County
Lauderdale County
Metro Area
Meridian, MS
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Town: Remote
Cong. District
2803
State Leg. Upper
28033
State Leg. Lower
28082
Latitude
32.39035
Longitude
-88.70208
Grades Offered
9th
10th
11th
12th
1,253
Total Students
113.6
Teachers FTE
11:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
113.6
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Teachers (FTE) | 113.6 |
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
| Program | Students | % of Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| No Category Codes | 1,250 | 99.8% |
| Not Applicable | 472 | 37.7% |
District Info
District Name
Meridian Public Schools
LEAID
2802910
State LEA ID
MS-3820
Phone
(601)483-6271
Website
http://www.mpsdk12.net
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Meridian
District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$72,056K
Federal Revenue
$20,945K
State Revenue
$27,963K
Local Revenue
$23,148K
Total Expenditure
$72,167K
Instruction Exp.
$34,753K
Support Services
$26,866K
Other Current Exp.
$4,400K
Geographic
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Meridian High School, answered using official NCES data.