For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,115 students in Merrillville, IN.
The top-ranked public high school in Merrillville, IN is Merrillville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merrillville, IN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Merrillville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Merrillville, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Merrillville High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Merrillville, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merrillville High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
276 E 68th Pl
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-5307
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-5307
Gr: 9-12 | 2,115 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Merrillville, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Merrillville, IN include Merrillville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Merrillville?
1 public high schools are located in Merrillville.
What is the racial composition of students in Merrillville?
Merrillville public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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