For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 794 students in Merit, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Merit, TX are Bland Elementary School, Bland Middle School and Bland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merit, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Merit have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Merit, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bland Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5123 Fm 2194
Merit, TX 75458
(903) 776-2239
Merit, TX 75458
(903) 776-2239
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
Bland Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5123 Fm 2194
Merit, TX 75458
(903) 776-2239
Merit, TX 75458
(903) 776-2239
Grades: 6-8
| 163 students
Rank: #33.
Bland High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6164 F M 2194
Merit, TX 75458
(903) 776-2239
Merit, TX 75458
(903) 776-2239
Grades: 9-12
| 237 students
Merit, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bland Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2556 Lk Ave
Merit, TX 75458
(903) 776-2239
Merit, TX 75458
(903) 776-2239
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Merit, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Merit, TX include Bland Elementary School, Bland Middle School and Bland High School.
How many public schools are located in Merit?
3 public schools are located in Merit.
What is the racial composition of students in Merit?
Merit public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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