Meridian High School vs. Northeast High School
Should you attend Meridian High School or Northeast High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Meridian High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Northeast High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,251 students in grades 9-13, Meridian High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Serving 605 students in grades 9-13, Northeast High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-13
9-13
Total Students
1,251 students
605 students
Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
49 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#571 out of 795 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#299 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
60-64%
Graduation Rate
83%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
273
152
Grade 10 Students
347
129
Grade 11 Students
313
161
Grade 12 Students
318
163
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
5%
% Black
92%
57%
% White
2%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%