Best Schools in Merrill, MS
Merrill, MS has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,777 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Merrill meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Merrill, MS
The top high schools in Merrill, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Greene County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 440 Students
2. George County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
George Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1104 Students
Best Middle Schools in Merrill, MS
The top middle schools in Merrill, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lt Taylor Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
George Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 276 Students
2. George County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
George Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 655 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Merrill, MS
The top elementary schools in Merrill, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Benndale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
George Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 158 Students
2. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
George Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 714 Students
3. Mc Lain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene County School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 181 Students
4. Lc Hatcher Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
George Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 249 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Merrill, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Merrill, MS has a total population of 239 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Merrill, 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 Merrill, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Merrill, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Merrill, 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 Merrill, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Merrill, MS
How many schools are in Merrill, MS?
Merrill, MS has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,777 students in total.
How do schools in Merrill perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Merrill score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Merrill meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Merrill?
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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