Rani Meyyammai Girls Higher Secondary School, established on 15 June 1961 by the Gandhi Nagar Education Society, has a proud legacy of providing quality education exclusively for girls. The institution was established under the generous patronage and visionary leadership of Padma Bhushan Dr. Rajah Sir Muthiah Chettiar. Originally known as The Girls High School, it presented its first batch of students for the SSLC examination in March 1962 and was subsequently renamed Rani Meyyammai Girls High School in 1968.The school was upgraded to a Higher Secondary School in the academic year 1978–79, marking a significant milestone in its academic growth

Mrs. Saraswathy Srinivasan, the founding Headmistress of the school, played a key role in establishing its reputation through her dynamic leadership. A recipient of both State and National Best Teacher Awards, she retired in May 1980 after two decades of dedicated and distinguished service. 

With over six decades of educational service, the school has earned a strong reputation for academic excellence, discipline, and value-based education. Centrally located in a calm and green environment, the campus offers a safe and nurturing atmosphere that is highly conducive to learning.

The school embraces modern teaching methodologies and educational technology, supported by a committed team of qualified teaching and non-teaching staff who work tirelessly for the holistic development of students. Both academic and vocational streams are offered at the Higher Secondary level, with well-equipped science laboratories, computer labs, and a resource-rich library.

The campus infrastructure includes spacious classrooms, laboratories, an auditorium, playground facilities, and additional blocks constructed to meet the growing needs of students. Student safety is a top priority, ensured through a secured campus with gated entry, CCTV surveillance, and vigilant watchmen at all access points.

Rani Meyyammai Girls Higher Secondary School continues to uphold its founding vision of empowering young women through education, preparing them to become confident, responsible, and socially conscious citizens.