2025 Compare Cities Education:
Columbus, MS vs Meridian, MS

Change Cities
Highlights
- Meridian spends 0.6% less per student than Columbus.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.1% lower in Meridian than in Columbus. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Meridian had 3.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Columbus
 Columbus, MSMeridian, MSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,736$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,214  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,725$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.98  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5334573
 Students per Counselor323  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock81.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for Columbus    8 Reviews

Born and rased in Columbus, MS and I love MY City!!! Shopping is not as good as larger cities but you can find some Great shopping places for good prices. Dinning... We  More

   |    Reply

Over 14 years ago

I've lived in Columbus for a little while, having moved from a larger metro. If not for the lack of quality entertainment, the low general quality of people, the  More

   |    Reply

Over 16 years ago

I had the misfortunate of being born in Columbus,MS. I hated it my whole life and couldn't wait to get out of it. I left as soon as I was old enough to get married. I  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Columbus

Reviews for Meridian    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Meridian has so much to offer for a great stay, it’s affordable for visiting and for those who want to move to a family friendly town.  More

   |    Reply

Over 8 years ago

I lived in Meridian at one time. It's one of many places I've lived across the country so I feel I have a lot of places to compare to it. If you check the crime stats ,  More

   |    Reply

Over 10 years ago

Meridian has, essentially 3 parts. In one section, the residents are financially secure and these neighborhoods are fairly insulated from the criminal and related  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Meridian


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.