Best Schools in Merit, TX
Merit, TX has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,406 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Merit greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Merit, TX
The top high schools in Merit, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Celeste H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Celeste Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 163 Students
2. Farmersville H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmersville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 670 Students
3. Bland H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bland Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 217 Students
Best Middle Schools in Merit, TX
The top middle schools in Merit, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Farmersville J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmersville Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 327 Students
2. Celeste J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Celeste Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 102 Students
3. Bland Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bland Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 182 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Merit, TX
The top elementary schools in Merit, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bland El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 374 Students
2. Celeste El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Celeste Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 254 Students
3. Farmersville Int
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmersville Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 598 Students
4. Tatum El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmersville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 519 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Merit, TX
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Merit, TX has a total population of 1,040 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Merit, TX
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, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Merit, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Merit, TX.
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, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Merit, TX
How many schools are in Merit, TX?
Merit, TX has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,406 students in total.
How do schools in Merit perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Merit score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Merit greatly exceed 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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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations