- Meridian High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Sangamon Valley High School (72 vs. 42).
- Meridian High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Sangamon Valley High School (62 vs. 33).
- Meridian High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Sangamon Valley High School (71 vs. 45).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Meridian High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Sangamon Valley High School (71 vs. 45).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Meridian High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Sangamon Valley High School (72 vs. 42).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Sangamon Valley High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Meridian High School (18 vs. 1).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Meridian High School reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Sangamon Valley High School (1 vs. 0).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
8 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Meridian High School
1 metric was reported by Meridian High School. Comparable data for Sangamon Valley High School is missing or suppressed.
Students per counselor
297:1
Reported Only at Sangamon Valley High School
2 metrics were reported by Sangamon Valley High School. Comparable data for Meridian High School is missing or suppressed.
AP courses offered
3
AP enrollment
10
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Meridian High School
$12,284.38
Sangamon Valley High School
$16,268.63
Local revenue share
Meridian High School
48.3%
Sangamon Valley High School
59.8%
State revenue share
Meridian High School
40.7%
Sangamon Valley High School
33.3%
Federal revenue share
Meridian High School
11%
Sangamon Valley High School
6.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Meridian High School
21.5%
Sangamon Valley High School
23.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Macon County
$62,449
Macon County
$62,449
Poverty rate
Macon County
14.7%
Macon County
14.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Macon County
24.1%
Macon County
24.1%
Unemployment rate
Macon County
5.8%
Macon County
5.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.