How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Clifton High School | Meridian High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Clifton, TX | Meridian, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 311 | 212 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.7% | 61.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Clifton High School | Meridian High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,160 | $18,810 |
| District | Clifton ISD | Meridian ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Clifton High School | Meridian High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55.9% | 59.9% |
| African American | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.6% | 33.5% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.6% | 3.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Clifton High School | Meridian High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 300:1 | 206:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.8% | 16.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 27 | 5 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.