For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 268 students in Merrill, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Merrill, MI are Link Learning Merrill and Merrill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merrill, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (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 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Merrill, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 61%, which is less than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Merrill High School, with 60-69% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Merrill, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Link Learning Merrill
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
148 N Midland St
Merrill, MI 48637
(616) 244-3547
Merrill, MI 48637
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
Rank: #22.
Merrill High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
555 W Alice St
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
Grades: 9-12
| 177 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Merrill, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Merrill, MI include Link Learning Merrill and Merrill High School.
How many public high schools are located in Merrill?
2 public high schools are located in Merrill.
What is the racial composition of students in Merrill?
Merrill public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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