For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 237 students in Merit, TX.
The top-ranked public high school in Merit, TX is Bland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merit, TX public high school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Merit have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public high schools.
Merit, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bland High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Merit, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Merit, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Merit, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Merit, TX include Bland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Merit?
1 public high schools are located in Merit.
What is the racial composition of students in Merit?
Merit public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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