Best Schools in Merit, MS
Merit, MS has 3 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,531 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Merit underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Merit, MS
The top high schools in Merit, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mendenhall High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Simpson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 519 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Merit, MS
The top elementary schools in Merit, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Simpson Central School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Simpson Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 433 Students
2. Mendenhall Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Simpson Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
9.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Merit, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Merit, MS
How many schools are in Merit, MS?
Merit, MS has 3 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,531 students in total.
How do schools in Merit perform on state tests?
On average, 3 schools in Merit score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Merit underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Merit?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 38%
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