Perry Meridian High School vs. Southport High School
Should you attend Perry Meridian High School or Southport 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
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Top Rankings
Perry Meridian High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Southport High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 2,455 students in grades 9-12, Perry Meridian High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,431 students in grades 9-12, Southport High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,455 students
2,431 students
Total Classroom Teachers
131 teachers
134 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#988 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1349 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
13%
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
634
625
Grade 10 Students
642
655
Grade 11 Students
610
553
Grade 12 Students
561
586
Ungraded Students
8
12
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
30%
21%
% Hispanic
14%
27%
% Black
10%
16%
% White
41%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
65%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%