Schools in Meridian
Meridian Public School District serves the city's approximately 4,385 students, alongside Meridian Community College's separate, real higher-education presence.
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Learn moreA mid-tier district by Mississippi ranking
Meridian Public School District serves approximately 4,385 students at a 15:1 student-teacher ratio, with approximately 26% of students at least proficient in math and 31% in reading -- ranked approximately #16 among Mississippi districts by Niche.
Meridian Community College, a real, separate institution
Meridian Community College (not to be confused with East Mississippi Community College's separate NAS Meridian extension) enrolls a cited approximately 2,780 total students at a 16:1 student-faculty ratio.
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Key takeaways
- Meridian Public School District: ~4,385 students, 15:1 ratio, 26% math/31% reading proficiency, ranked ~#16 in Mississippi.
- Meridian Community College enrolls ~2,780 students, separate from EMCC's NAS Meridian extension.
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