TXHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
MERKEL H S — School Profile & District Info
High|MERKEL, Texas|MERKEL ISD
MERKEL, TX 79536
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
295
Student:Teacher
8.7:1
Locale
Rural
District
MERKEL ISDEcon. Disadvantaged
48.5%
Phone
(325)928-4667School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
35-39%
Math Proficiency
20-24%
Graduation Rate
>=95%
Chronic Absenteeism
16.4%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
4 courses offered
Gifted & Talented
Dual Enrollment
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8.2:1
Better than average in TXDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,577
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 14%State 52%Local 34%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$204,420
+3.6% YoY
Abilene, TX metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
281
Current enrollment
Declining(-14% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about MERKEL H S
Enrollment at MERKEL H S stands at 295 students. The school is a High institution in the local district.
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