Best Schools in Merritt, MI
Merritt, MI has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,237 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Merritt greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Merritt, MI
The top high schools in Merritt, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake City Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 392 Students
2. Houghton Lake Jrsr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houghton Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 511 Students
Best Middle Schools in Merritt, MI
The top middle schools in Merritt, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake City Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 274 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Merritt, MI
The top elementary schools in Merritt, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake City Area School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 505 Students
2. Collins Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houghton Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 555 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Merritt, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Merritt, MI has a total population of 608 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Merritt, MI
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 Merritt, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Merritt, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Merritt, MI.
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 Merritt, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Merritt, MI
How many schools are in Merritt, MI?
Merritt, MI has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,237 students in total.
How do schools in Merritt perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Merritt score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Merritt greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Merritt?
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: 37%
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