For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,087 students in Merkel, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Merkel, TX are Merkel Elementary School, Merkel Middle School and Merkel High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merkel, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Merkel have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Merkel, TX (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merkel Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1512 Sth 5th
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-4795
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-4795
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: #22.
Merkel Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 Ash
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5511
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5511
Grades: 6-8
| 227 students
Rank: #33.
Merkel High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 S 7th St
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-4667
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-4667
Grades: 9-12
| 327 students
Rank: n/an/a
Taylor County Learning Center
Alternative School
889 S 25th
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5813
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5813
Grades: 8-9
| 2 students
Merkel, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1601 S 3rd
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5464
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5464
Grades: 3-4
| 168 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Merkel, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Merkel, TX include Merkel Elementary School, Merkel Middle School and Merkel High School.
How many public schools are located in Merkel, TX?
4 public schools are located in Merkel, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Merkel, TX?
Merkel, TX public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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