Best High Schools in Merit, MS

Merit, MS has 1 high schools with 519 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Merit score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Merit underperform expectations.

1. Mendenhall High School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Simpson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 519 Students

Best Middle Schools in Merit, MS

Merit, MS has 2 middle schools with 676 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Merit score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Merit meet expectations.

1. Mendenhall Junior High School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Simpson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 243 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Merit, MS

Merit, MS has 1 elementary schools with 579 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Merit score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Merit don't meet expectations.

1. Simpson Central School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Simpson Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 433 Students

2. Mendenhall Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Simpson Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 579 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Merit, MS

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Merit, MS has a total population of 296 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Merit, MS

1,774

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

84%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

17%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Merit, MS.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

9.02 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.24 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

7.77 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Merit, MS.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Merit, MS.

ISP Report Card

F

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

29 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

21 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Merit, MS Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Merit, MS

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Mendenhall, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
D'Lo, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Weathersby, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Pinola, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Sanatorium, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 18%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Braxton, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Touchstone, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Magee, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Harrisville, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Martinville, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations