For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 296 students in 79536, TX.
The top ranked public high school in 79536, TX is Merkel High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 79536 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 79536, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 79536 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Merkel High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79536, TX Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merkel High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 S 7th St
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-4667
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-4667
Gr: 9-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Taylor County Learning Center
Alternative School
889 S 25th
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5813
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5813
Gr: 11 | 1 student
79536, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1601 S 3rd
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5464
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5464
Gr: 3-4 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 79536, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 79536, TX include Merkel High School.
How many public high schools are located in 79536?
2 public high schools are located in 79536.
What is the racial composition of students in 79536?
79536 public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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