Best Schools in Merrillville, GA
Merrillville, GA has 10 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 10,880 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Merrillville meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Merrillville, GA
The top high schools in Merrillville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thomas County Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thomas County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1517 Students
2. Colquitt County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colquitt County • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1787 Students
Best Middle Schools in Merrillville, GA
The top middle schools in Merrillville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Willie J. Williams Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colquitt County • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 1369 Students
2. Thomas County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thomas County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1714 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Merrillville, GA
The top elementary schools in Merrillville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hamilton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colquitt County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 231 Students
2. Sunset Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colquitt County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 600 Students
3. Cross Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thomas County • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 766 Students
4. Garrison-pilcher Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thomas County • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 781 Students
5. Hand In Hand Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thomas County • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 709 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Merrillville, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Merrillville, GA has a total population of 604 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Merrillville, GA
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 Merrillville, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Merrillville, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Merrillville, GA.
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 Merrillville, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Merrillville, GA
How many schools are in Merrillville, GA?
Merrillville, GA has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 10,880 students in total.
How do schools in Merrillville perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Merrillville score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Merrillville meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Merrillville?
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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