Merritt Island High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Merritt Island, Florida 32953 · Brevard
#188 of 576 high schools in Florida
#5878 of 16,910 nationally
About Merritt Island High School
Merritt Island High School is a public high located in Merritt Island, in the Brevard school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,446 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 188th of 576 ranked high schools in Florida. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (14th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,446.
There are 8 schools in Merritt Island; Merritt Island High School ranks 7th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)53%
- Reading proficiency (30%)61%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)33.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Merritt Island High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,446
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 61%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Merritt Island High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Edgewood JR/SR High School
Merritt Island · Public high · Grades 7–12
942 students · 1.7 km away
Mila Elementary School
Merritt Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
382 students · 1.8 km away
Lewis Carroll Elementary School
Merritt Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
634 students · 1.9 km away
Audubon Elementary School
Merritt Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
416 students · 2.9 km away
Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School
Merritt Island · Public elementary · Grades K–6
481 students · 3.6 km away
Tropical Elementary School
Merritt Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
569 students · 4.0 km away
Rockledge Senior High School
Rockledge · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,579 students · 4.8 km away
Endeavour Elementary School
Cocoa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
732 students · 4.9 km away
Emma Jewel Charter Academy
Cocoa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
339 students · 4.9 km away
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Merritt Island · Public middle · Grades 7–8
481 students · 4.9 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Lake Weir High School
Ocala · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,447 students
Central High School
Brooksville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,444 students
Mulberry Senior High School
Mulberry · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,451 students
Satellite Senior High School
Satellite Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,438 students
Robinson High School
Tampa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,438 students
Weeki Wachee High School
Weeki Wachee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,437 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Merritt Island High School a good school?
Merritt Island High School has a Success Index (US) of 59.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #188 of 576 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Merritt Island High School rank in Florida?
Merritt Island High School ranks #188 of 576 high schools in Florida and #5878 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Merritt Island High School?
Merritt Island High School had 1,446 students in 2025.
Is Merritt Island High School a elementary school or a high school?
Merritt Island High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Merritt Island High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Merritt Island High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.