For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,461 students in Merrill, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Merrill, WI are Merrill Adult Diploma Academy and Merrill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merrill, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Merrill have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Merrill, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Merrill High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Merrill, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merrill Adult Diploma Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1004 E 1st Street
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-1431
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-1431
Gr: 11-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Merrill High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 N Sales St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-4594
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-4594
Gr: 9-12 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Merrill, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Merrill, WI include Merrill Adult Diploma Academy and Merrill High School.
How many public high schools are located in Merrill?
3 public high schools are located in Merrill.
What is the racial composition of students in Merrill?
Merrill public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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