Overview

Merkel High School is a public school in Merkel, TX, offering AP courses and a Gifted & Talented program. It is the only high school in Merkel Independent School District.
This school supports strong academic outcomes for all students. Learn more.

School Rating

Merkel High School is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in Texas with the same grade levels.
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ACADEMICS

College Prep

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College Success

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Students who are unprepared for college-level work may find themselves in costly remedial classes and are more likely to drop out of college. Successful high schools help kids find their passions and succeed after graduation.

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Advanced Courses

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Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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About the School


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Neighborhood

2000 South 7th Street
Merkel, TX 79536
School leader: Mr James Stevens
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Nearby Schools

  • 7 /10
    Merkel Elementary School
    0.3 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • NA
    Alliance A/S Child Care Center-Merkel
    0.3 miles
    Private; PK
  • 5 /10
    Merkel Middle
    0.5 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • NA
    Windmill City Kidz Place DC
    0.53 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Calvary Community Child Development Center
    0.95 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Shady Acre
    1.57 miles
    Private; PK
  • 4 /10
    Trent Independent School District
    6.58 miles
    Public district; PK, K-12
  • NA
    Play & Learn Child Day Care Center
    9.13 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Dyess Child Development Center
    10.79 miles
    Private; PK
  • 7 /10
    Merkel Elementary School
    0.3 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 6 /10
    Bonham Elementary School
    14.47 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 6 /10
    Lee Elementary School
    14.3 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 6 /10
    Bassetti Elementary School
    13.79 miles
    Public district; K-5
  • 5 /10
    Dyess Elementary School
    12.76 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 5 /10
    Merkel Middle
    0.5 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 4 /10
    Clack Middle School
    13.59 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 4 /10
    Trent Independent School District
    6.58 miles
    Public district; PK, K-12
  • 3 /10
    Johnston Elementary School
    14.99 miles
    Public district; K-5