For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 213 students in Merlin, OR.
The top-ranked public school in Merlin, OR is Southern Oregon Success Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merlin, OR public school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Merlin have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Merlin, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Oregon Success Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
345 Merlin Rd
Merlin, OR 97532
(541) 476-2524
Merlin, OR 97532
(541) 476-2524
Gr: 6-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Merlin, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Merlin, OR include Southern Oregon Success Academy.
How many public schools are located in Merlin?
1 public schools are located in Merlin.
What is the racial composition of students in Merlin?
Merlin public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
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