For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 165 students in Merrill, MI.
The top-ranked public high school in Merrill, MI is Merrill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merrill, MI public high school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Merrill have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Merrill, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Merrill High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Merrill, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merrill High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
555 W Alice St
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Merrill, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Merrill, MI include Merrill High School.
How many public high schools are located in Merrill?
1 public high schools are located in Merrill.
What is the racial composition of students in Merrill?
Merrill public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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