Elk City High School vs. Merritt High School
Should you attend Elk City High School or Merritt High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Elk City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
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Most improved public schools
Merritt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 610 students in grades 9-12, Elk City High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 186 students in grades 9-12, Merritt High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
610 students
186 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#579 out of 1680 schools in OK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#931 out of 1680 schools in OK
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
11-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40-49%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
165
52
Grade 10 Students
163
47
Grade 11 Students
163
37
Grade 12 Students
119
50
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
3%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
25%
16%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
62%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
2%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
