For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,127 students in Merkel, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Merkel, TX are Merkel Elementary School, Merkel Middle School and Merkel High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merkel, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Merkel have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Merkel, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merkel Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1602 Sth 5th
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-4795
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-4795
Gr: PK-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Merkel Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 Ash
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5511
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5511
Gr: 6-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Merkel High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 S 7th St
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-4667
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-4667
Gr: 9-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Taylor County Learning Center
Alternative School
889 S 25th
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5813
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5813
Gr: 11 | 1 student
Merkel, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1601 S 3rd
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5464
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5464
Gr: 3-4 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Merkel, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Merkel, TX include Merkel Elementary School, Merkel Middle School and Merkel High School.
How many public schools are located in Merkel?
4 public schools are located in Merkel.
What is the racial composition of students in Merkel?
Merkel public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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