For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,585 students in Merritt Island, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Merritt Island, FL are Edgewood Jr/sr High School, Merritt Island High School and Gardendale Separate Day School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merritt Island, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Merritt Island have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Florida public high schools.
Merritt Island, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Merritt Island High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Merritt Island, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edgewood Jr/sr High School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
180 E Merritt Ave
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 454-1030
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 454-1030
Gr: 7-12 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Merritt Island High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Mustang Way
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 454-1000
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 454-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,483 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Gardendale Separate Day School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Grove Blvd
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 633-1000
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 633-1000
Gr: K-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
North/central Area Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
301 Grove Blvd
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 633-3489
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 633-3489
Gr: 3-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Merritt Island, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gardendale Elementary Magnet School (Closed 2014)
Magnet School
301 Grove Blvd
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 452-1411
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 452-1411
Gr: PK-6 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Merritt Island, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Merritt Island, FL include Edgewood Jr/sr High School, Merritt Island High School and Gardendale Separate Day School.
How many public high schools are located in Merritt Island?
4 public high schools are located in Merritt Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Merritt Island?
Merritt Island public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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