For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 777 students in Merit, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Merit, TX are Bland Elementary School, Bland Middle School and Bland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merit, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Merit have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Merit, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bland Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5123 Fm 2194
Merit, TX 75458
(903) 776-2239
Merit, TX 75458
(903) 776-2239
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Bland Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5123 Fm 2194
Merit, TX 75458
(903) 776-2239
Merit, TX 75458
(903) 776-2239
Gr: 6-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Bland High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6164 F M 2194
Merit, TX 75458
(903) 776-2239
Merit, TX 75458
(903) 776-2239
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Merit, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Merit, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Merit, TX include Bland Elementary School, Bland Middle School and Bland High School.
How many public schools are located in Merit?
3 public schools are located in Merit.
What is the racial composition of students in Merit?
Merit public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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