Meridian Public School District

The Meridian Public School District is located in Meridian, MS and includes 13 schools that serve 6,630 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Meridian Public School District spends $8,046 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 59% on instruction, 34% on support services, and 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Meridian Public School District has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MS state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Meridian Public School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 4% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Meridian Public School District, 15% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Meridian Public School District serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.