Is Meigs High School a good school?

Meigs High School ranks in the bottom 19.9% of Ohio high schools.

How many students attend Meigs High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 592 students attended Meigs High School.

What is the racial makeup of Meigs High School?

Students at Meigs High School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Meigs High School?

Meigs High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Meigs Intermediate School Elementary : Meigs Primary School Middle : Meigs Middle School

Meigs High School

Summary:

Meigs High School is a public high school in Pomeroy, Ohio, serving 592 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Meigs Local District, which is ranked 620 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Meigs High School faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, student engagement, and support for various student subgroups. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Ohio high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 82.9% and 92.1% over the past few years, with a recent decline to 82.9% in the 2023-2024 school year. This is lower than the nearby schools, such as Federal Hocking High School, River Valley High School, Alexander Junior/Senior High School, and Southern High School, which generally perform better on key metrics.

Meigs High School also faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, which has risen from 21.7% in 2019-2020 to 53.5% in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, the school's test scores on the Ohio State Tests are consistently lower than the state averages across all subject areas, indicating a significant academic performance gap. The school also ranks low in the performance of its gifted and talented students, as well as its special education and disabled students, suggesting a need for improved support and resources for these student populations.

Detail:

Public 9-12

42091 Pomeroy Pike
Pomeroy, OH 45769-9451

(740) 992-2158

District: Meigs Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
692^nd of 864 Ohio High Schools

Feeder schools for Meigs High School:

Elementary:	Meigs Intermediate School
	Meigs Primary School
Middle:	Meigs Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 592

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.4%

Two or more races:

3.2%

Hispanic:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.2%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.56. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Meigs High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Meigs High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Meigs High School 692^nd of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Meigs High School in the ranking list.)

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Meigs Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Meigs Local 620^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Meigs High School

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Rank History for all students at Meigs High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2004	33.75	493^rd	681	27.6%
2005	23.38	600^th	689	12.9%
2006	16.09	639^th	696	8.2%
2007	24.47	667^th	756	11.8%
2008	26.02	660^th	767	14.0%
2009	40.35	617^th	791	22.0%
2010	41.56	628^th	819	23.3%
2011	37.71	648^th	818	20.8%
2012	52.40	562^nd	832	32.5%
2013	45.11	578^th	767	24.6%
2014	51.63	508^th	769	33.9%
2015	42.43	567^th	778	27.1%
2016	37.59	584^th	784	25.5%
2017	37.46	534^th	773	30.9%
2018	41.98	540^th	800	32.5%
2019	41.00	557^th	836	33.4%
2021	13.38	686^th	819	16.2%
2022	25.21	645^th	836	22.8%
2023	22.09	659^th	867	24.0%
2024	15.56	692^nd	864	19.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Meigs High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.96	437^th	614	28.8%
2024	29.60	430^th	598	28.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meigs High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	53.14	357^th	758	52.9%
2019	57.62	354^th	779	54.6%
2021	20.79	630^th	763	17.4%
2022	38.54	526^th	773	32.0%
2023	31.81	588^th	805	27.0%
2024	23.05	645^th	822	21.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Meigs High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	38.97	515^th	751	31.4%
2019	42.09	558^th	781	28.6%
2021	12.50	671^st	775	13.4%
2022	28.07	617^th	794	22.3%
2023	16.97	671^st	813	17.5%
2024	17.89	654^th	798	18.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Meigs High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	30.77	382^nd	550	30.5%
2019	20.04	561^st	628	10.7%
2021	13.11	557^th	596	6.5%
2022	11.84	581^st	606	4.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Meigs High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	44.36	366^th	538	32.0%
2019	51.88	161^st	272	40.8%
2021	0.57	347^th	349	0.6%
2022	22.14	285^th	312	8.7%
2023	48.61	212^th	308	31.2%
2024	4.26	274^th	280	2.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Meigs High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	28.37	587^th	763	23.1%
2019	37.27	577^th	792	27.1%
2021	11.06	679^th	778	12.7%
2022	18.16	661^st	808	18.2%
2023	21.17	653^rd	819	20.3%
2024	11.64	692^nd	816	15.2%

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Rank History for White students at Meigs High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	25.24	571^st	718	20.5%
2019	30.89	583^rd	739	21.1%
2021	4.78	696^th	727	4.3%
2022	12.99	661^st	749	11.7%
2023	10.97	680^th	756	10.1%
2024	6.73	701^st	754	7.0%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Meigs High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	790	12	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	803
1989	773	16	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	789
1990	759	13	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	772
1991	722	12	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	736
1992	727	13	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	742
1993	712	12	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	728
1994	699	9	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	711
1995	762	8	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	775
1996	762	8	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	775
1997	810	8	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	821
1998	816	9	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	828
1999	734	11	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	748
2000	771	10	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	783
2001	707	14	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	722
2002	719	13	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	1	736
2003	719	13	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	1	736
2004	677	11	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	691
2005	644	9	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	2	658
2006	642	8	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	653
2007	679	4	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	687
2008	664	7	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	675
2009	622	8	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	7	639
2010	609	9	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	7	628
2011	563	10	4	1	2	0	6	0	586
2012	522	6	3	1	0	0	7	0	539
2013	504	6	2	0	2	0	8	0	522
2014	524	4	0	1	3	0	9	0	541
2015	495	12	2	2	0	0	13	0	524
2016	527	10	2	6	1	0	9	0	555
2017	551	9	1	3	0	0	10	0	574
2018	537	3	1	3	0	0	12	0	556
2019	545	4	0	2	0	0	9	0	560
2020	510	2	0	3	0	0	11	0	526
2021	532	1	1	6	0	0	9	0	549
2022	512	1	1	7	0	0	11	0	532
2023	565	2	0	6	0	0	19	0	592

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Meigs High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	803	48.0	16.7	0
1989	789	49.0	16.1	n/a
1990	772	51.0	15.1	n/a
1991	736	53.0	13.8	n/a
1992	742	52.0	14.2	29.1
1993	728	53.0	13.7	26
1994	711	53.0	13.4	27.4
1995	775	56.0	13.8	35.9
1996	775	56.0	13.8	35.9
1997	821	56.0	14.7	32.6
1998	828	56.0	14.8	28.4
1999	748	57.0	13.1	36
2000	783	59.0	13.3	37.7
2001	722	57.0	12.7	41.8
2002	736	54.0	13.6	48.3
2003	736	54.0	13.6	48.3
2004	691	53.0	13.0	52.7
2005	658	50.0	13.2	54.9
2006	653	48.0	13.6	58.2
2007	687	50.0	13.7	60.6
2008	675	49.0	13.8	n/a
2009	639	49.0	13.0	58.4
2010	628	45.0	13.9	59.6
2011	586	44.0	13.3	62.8
2012	539	43.4	12.4	62.5
2013	522	43.0	12.1	64.8
2014	541	40.0	13.5	66.9
2015	524	n/a	n/a	69.1
2016	555	41.0	13.5	65.2
2017	574	40.0	14.3	n/a
2018	556	41.0	13.5	n/a
2019	560	40.5	13.8	n/a
2020	526	40.5	12.9	n/a
2021	549	39.2	13.9	n/a
2022	532	38.0	14.0	n/a
2023	592	38.0	15.5	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Meigs High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	803	48.0	16.7	0
1989	789	49.0	16.1	n/a
1990	772	51.0	15.1	n/a
1991	736	53.0	13.8	n/a
1992	742	52.0	14.2	29.1
1993	728	53.0	13.7	26
1994	711	53.0	13.4	27.4
1995	775	56.0	13.8	35.9
1996	775	56.0	13.8	35.9
1997	821	56.0	14.7	32.6
1998	828	56.0	14.8	28.4
1999	748	57.0	13.1	36
2000	783	59.0	13.3	37.7
2001	722	57.0	12.7	41.8
2002	736	54.0	13.6	48.3
2003	736	54.0	13.6	48.3
2004	691	53.0	13.0	52.7
2005	658	50.0	13.2	54.9
2006	653	48.0	13.6	58.2
2007	687	50.0	13.7	60.6
2008	675	49.0	13.8	n/a
2009	639	49.0	13.0	58.4
2010	628	45.0	13.9	59.6
2011	586	44.0	13.3	62.8
2012	539	43.4	12.4	62.5
2013	522	43.0	12.1	64.8
2014	541	40.0	13.5	66.9
2015	524	n/a	n/a	69.1
2016	555	41.0	13.5	65.2
2017	574	40.0	14.3	n/a
2018	556	41.0	13.5	n/a
2019	560	40.5	13.8	n/a
2020	526	40.5	12.9	n/a
2021	549	39.2	13.9	n/a
2022	532	38.0	14.0	n/a
2023	592	38.0	15.5	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Meigs High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,289
2022	$11,097
2023	$11,769

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Meigs High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 557^th of 836 High schools	Ranks 659^th of 867 High schools	9.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Meigs High School)	66.4	51.2	15.2%
End of Course American Government (Meigs Local)	66.4	51.2	15.2%
End of Course American Government (Ohio)	77.7	72	5.7%
End of Course American History (Meigs High School)	76.3	53.1	23.2%
End of Course American History (Meigs Local)	76.3	53.1	23.2%
End of Course American History (Ohio)	78.1	69.7	8.4%
End of Course Biology (Meigs High School)	72.5	46.1	26.4%
End of Course Biology (Meigs Local)	72.5	46.1	26.4%
End of Course Biology (Ohio)	73.7	63.7	10%
End of Course English II (Meigs High School)	59.6	44.2	15.4%
End of Course English II (Meigs Local)	59.6	44.2	15.4%
End of Course English II (Ohio)	66.2	60.8	5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Meigs High School)	53.3	25.2	28.1%
End of Course Geometry (Meigs Local)	53.9	25.2	28.7%
End of Course Geometry (Ohio)	50.1	41.8	8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Meigs High School)	44.1	13.1	31%
End of Course Algebra I (Meigs Local)	55.2	13.1	42.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)	61.1	53	8.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	560	592	5.7%
African American	4	2	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	6	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	545	565	3.7%
Two or More Races	9	19	111.1%

Schools Near Meigs High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)	Ohio State Tests American Government (2024)	Ohio State Tests American History (2024)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)			Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)			Ohio State Tests Biology (2024)	Ohio State Tests English II (2024)	Ohio State Tests Geometry (2024)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests American Government End of Course	Ohio State Tests American History End of Course	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Biology End of Course	Ohio State Tests English II End of Course	Ohio State Tests Geometry End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Meigs High School	Public	9-12	42091 Pomeroy Pike	Pomeroy	45769	Meigs County	Meigs Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 992-2158	592	38	15.5		565 (95.4%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.2%)	15.6	692^nd of 864 public high schools	19.9%		22.1	659^th of 867 public high schools	24.0%	33		50.9	41.0							33.3	44.8	4.6	20.5	$11,769
Southern High School	Public	9-12	920 Elm St	Racine	45771	Meigs County	Southern Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 949-2611	206	14	14.7		198 (96.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	54.1	414^th of 864 public high schools	52.1%		50.1	468^th of 867 public high schools	46.0%	54		66.7	62.0							71.9	74.0	45.1	57.1	$10,267
Eastern High School	Public	7-12	38900 State Route 7	Reedsville	45772	Meigs County	Eastern Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 985-3329	336	21	16.0	33.0%	328 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	21.6	663^rd of 864 public high schools	23.3%		39.5	565^th of 867 public high schools	34.8%	98	61.0	46.5	50.0		41.7	40.0		43.8	37.3	31.1	52.2	12.0	44.1	$10,426
Alexander Junior / Senior High School	Public	6-12	6125 School Rd	Albany	45710	Athens County	Alexander Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 698-8831	731	53	13.8	83.4%	712 (97.4%)	6 (0.8%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.8%)	61.7	313^th of 864 public high schools	63.8%		58.7	356^th of 867 public high schools	58.9%	43	87.2	66.0	78.0	60.2	48.3	65.6	51.9	58.4	59.8	72.3	75.0	49.6	66.7	$11,713
River Valley High School	Public	9-12	8785 State Route 160	Bidwell	45614	Gallia County	Gallia County Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 446-2926	378	23	16.5		359 (95.0%)	6 (1.6%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	27.1	631^st of 864 public high schools	27.0%		19.3	672^nd of 867 public high schools	22.5%	41		53.8	61.9							40.8	49.5	26.0	26.4	$11,554
Federal Hocking High School	Public	9-12	8461 State Route 144	Stewart	45778	Athens County	Federal Hocking Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 662-6691	227	15	15.1		214 (94.3%)	7 (3.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	30.1	617^th of 864 public high schools	28.6%		37.2	586^th of 867 public high schools	32.4%	31		56.3	55.4							42.2	51.4	13.6	60.0	$15,570

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Schools Near Meigs High School