For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 237 students in Merit, TX.
The top ranked public high school in Merit, TX is Bland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merit, TX public high school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Merit have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Merit, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bland High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% 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 Merit, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bland High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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 high schools in Merit, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Merit, TX include Bland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Merit?
1 public high schools are located in Merit.
What is the racial composition of students in Merit?
Merit public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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