- Meridian High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Century Jr/Sr High School (115 vs. 38).
- Century Jr/Sr High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Meridian High School (11 vs. 0).
- Meridian High School reported a higher students per counselor than Century Jr/Sr High School (206:1 vs. 195:1).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Meridian High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Century Jr/Sr High School (115 vs. 38).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Meridian High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Century Jr/Sr High School (31 vs. 30).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Century Jr/Sr High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Meridian High School (11 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Meridian High School reported a higher students per counselor than Century Jr/Sr High School (206:1 vs. 195:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
11 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Meridian High School
$21,878.26
Century Jr/Sr High School
$15,548.96
Local revenue share
Meridian High School
17%
Century Jr/Sr High School
19.1%
State revenue share
Meridian High School
56.8%
Century Jr/Sr High School
54.6%
Federal revenue share
Meridian High School
26.3%
Century Jr/Sr High School
26.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Meridian High School
54%
Century Jr/Sr High School
21%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Pulaski County
$43,227
Pulaski County
$43,227
Poverty rate
Pulaski County
26.1%
Pulaski County
26.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Pulaski County
11.9%
Pulaski County
11.9%
Unemployment rate
Pulaski County
7%
Pulaski County
7%
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.