Top Rankings
Merritt School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 786 students in Merritt School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Merritt School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,782 Schools
# Students
786 Students
697,407 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
43,115 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Merritt School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 532 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 537 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥90%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.74
% American Indian
4%
11%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
12%
21%
% Black
n/a
8%
% White
81%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,982 is higher than the state median of $11,355. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,183 is less than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,982
$11,355
Spending / Student
$11,183
$11,328
Best Merritt School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merritt Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19693 East 1130 Road
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-5460
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-5460
Gr: PK-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Merritt High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19693 East 1130 Road
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-5460
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-5460
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Merritt School District?
Merritt School District manages 2 public schools serving 786 students.
What is the rank of Merritt School District?
Merritt School District is ranked #52 out of 532 school districts in Oklahoma (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Merritt School District?
81% of Merritt School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Merritt School District?
Merritt School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What is Merritt School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,183 is less than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
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