Merritt HS
#59 of 409 high schools in Oklahoma
#10588 of 16,910 nationally
About Merritt HS
Merritt HS is a public high located in Elk City, in the Merritt school district of Oklahoma, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 165 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 41.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 59th of 409 ranked high schools in Oklahoma. Its strongest component is students per teacher (64th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (25th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 165.
There are 6 schools in Elk City; Merritt HS ranks 1st of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)24.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)44.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)46.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.8
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 HS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 44.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 24.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Merritt HS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Merritt ES
Elk City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
621 students · 0 m away
Elk City ES
Elk City · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
729 students · 5.3 km away
Elk City Ies
Elk City · Public middle · Grades 4–6
469 students · 5.5 km away
Elk City HS
Elk City · Public high · Grades 9–12
627 students · 5.7 km away
Elk City MS
Elk City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
297 students · 6.7 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Oklahoma with a comparable Enrollment.
Quapaw HS
Quapaw · Public high · Grades 9–12
165 students
Central HS
Sallisaw · Public high · Grades 9–12
166 students
Fairland HS
Fairland · Public high · Grades 9–12
166 students
Vanoss HS
Ada · Public high · Grades 9–12
164 students
Wewoka HS
Wewoka · Public high · Grades 9–12
166 students
Cordell HS
Cordell · Public high · Grades 9–12
167 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Merritt HS a good school?
Merritt HS has a Success Index (US) of 41.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #59 of 409 in Oklahoma. 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 HS rank in Oklahoma?
Merritt HS ranks #59 of 409 high schools in Oklahoma and #10588 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Merritt HS?
Merritt HS had 165 students in 2025.
Is Merritt HS a elementary school or a high school?
Merritt HS is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Merritt HS?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Merritt HS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.