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Merkel High School

Merkel ISD · Taylor County · 2000 S 7TH ST, Merkel, TX 79536

(325)928-4667

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4/10
#884
Rank 884 out of 1,276
English Language Arts4/10 · #857 · 38th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #924 · 28th percentile
Science5/10 · #745 · 41st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Merkel High School serves a small, tight-knit West Texas community about 20 miles east of Abilene, where Friday night football and a strong sense of hometown pride are very much part of the fabric of daily life. Academics sit in the mid-range statewide, with science being a relative strength, and the school tends to appeal to families who value a close community feel where students aren't just a number. For those drawn to small-town Texas living — wide open spaces, lower cost of living, and neighbors who actually know your name — Merkel offers that classic rural experience alongside a straightforward public school education.

Student Demographics

169 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

White
133 (79%)
Hispanic
29 (17%)
Other
7 (4%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged90 (53%)
Students with Disabilities35 (21%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

295
Enrollment
34.2
Teachers (FTE)
8.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.1
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

98.9%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

4
AP Courses
offered
8.3%
AP Participation
of students
27
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #1348 · 15th percentile

3 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Texas.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found