For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 296 students in Merkel, TX.
The top ranked public high school in Merkel, TX is Merkel High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merkel, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Merkel have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Merkel, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Merkel High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Merkel, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 295 students
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
Grades: 11
| 1 students
Merkel, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1601 S 3rd
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5464
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5464
Grades: 3-4
| 168 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Merkel, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Merkel, TX include Merkel High School.
How many public high schools are located in Merkel?
2 public high schools are located in Merkel.
What is the racial composition of students in Merkel?
Merkel public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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