Education System
Excellence in education is a high priority in Meridian. The continued tradition of success has led to Meridian’s “blue ribbon” designation, one of the highest honors in the state. One of the reasons for the award: approximately 70% of graduates go on to college. To improve the quality of education, professional technical and medical arts charter schools have been created offering real world education and skills.
86% High School graduation rate makes Meridian 20% higher than the national average.
33% of Meridian residents have a college degree compared to 27% nationally.