Best Meridian Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,644 students in Meridian, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Meridian, MS are Clarkdale High School, Southeast Lauderdale High School and Northeast High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Meridian, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Meridian have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Meridian, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clarkdale High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Meridian, MS (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarkdale High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7000 Highway 145
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-4463
Gr: 7-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Southeast Lauderdale High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2362 Longcreek Raod
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 483-5501
Gr: 9-13 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Northeast High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
702 Briarwood Road
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 679-8523
Gr: 9-13 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Meridian High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2320 32nd Street
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 482-3191
Gr: 9-13 | 1,251 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Marion Park Complex
Alternative School
2815 25th St.
Meridian, MS 39302
(601) 484-5166
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Ross Collins Voc Center
Vocational School
2640 24th Ave
Meridian, MS 39302
(601) 483-3331
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Meridian, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Meridian, MS include Clarkdale High School, Southeast Lauderdale High School and Northeast High School.
How many public high schools are located in Meridian?
6 public high schools are located in Meridian.
What is the racial composition of students in Meridian?
Meridian public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Meridian are often viewed compared to one another?

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