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Merritt Island High School

Q: Is Merritt Island High School a good school?

Merritt Island High School ranks 369 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

369^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 56% of Florida high schools

Summary

Merritt Island High School is a traditional public high school in Merritt Island, FL, serving 1,446 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Brevard school district.

This school stands out for its exceptional graduation rate of 98.5%, which rivals top-performing nearby schools like Viera High School (98.6%) and Satellite Senior High School (98.0%). However, this high rate contrasts with moderate standardized test scores, particularly in math, where only 36% of students are proficient in Algebra 1 and 27% in Geometry—well below district and state averages. In comparison, Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School achieves 75% proficiency in Algebra 1. The school also faces a chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4%, higher than many peers, which may contribute to academic challenges. On a positive note, English Language Arts proficiency is strong, with 9th graders scoring 67%, above both district and state averages.

Merritt Island High School is a solid, mid-tier performer in a neighborhood of high-achieving schools, including the elite Edgewood Junior/Senior High School (ranked in the top 2% of the state). The school spends $10,667 per student, more than some higher-performing peers, suggesting that funding is not the issue but rather how resources are allocated. With a strong foundation in graduation rates and literacy, the school has clear potential for improvement by focusing on math instruction and reducing absenteeism. For parents, this is a school that ensures students earn diplomas but may require extra support for math achievement.

1,446

Students ?

20.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,667

Per pupil spending ?

33.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

100 Mustang Way
Merritt Island, FL 32953

(321) 454-1000

District: Brevard

Feeder schools for Merritt Island High School:

Elementary:	Audubon Elementary School
	Lewis Carroll Elementary School
	Mila Elementary School
	Tropical Elementary School
Middle:	Thomas Jefferson Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.2%

Hispanic:

14.9%

Two or more races:

7.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 67th percentile in 2016 → 56th in 2026

Strengths

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

✓Above the Florida median (56th percentile)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (59% vs 64% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 11 percentile points since 2016

!Geometry scores 29 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school59%

District avg65%

Florida avg64%

369^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 44%▼ down 11 pts since 2016

From top 33% (2016) to top 44% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th of 17High Schools in the Brevard

24^th of 70Brevard among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	47.9	369 of 838	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	46.7	378 of 844	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.1	267 of 807	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.5	260 of 792	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.2	277 of 774	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.6	222 of 746	70.2%	★★★★☆
2019	55.9	228 of 734	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.2	223 of 716	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	52.3	257 of 714	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	54.9	226 of 693	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	65.7	174 of 687	74.7%	★★★★☆
2013	73.9	102 of 648	84.3%	★★★★☆
2012	73.7	70 of 606	88.4%	★★★★☆
2011	86.7	64 of 622	89.7%	★★★★☆
2010	86.6	59 of 620	90.5%	★★★★★
2009	87.2	56 of 587	90.5%	★★★★★
2008	87.1	53 of 577	90.8%	★★★★★
2007	90.4	33 of 563	94.1%	★★★★★
2006	90.5	33 of 477	93.1%	★★★★★
2005	85.0	58 of 487	88.1%	★★★★☆
2004	89.9	32 of 484	93.4%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 172%~ state avg

US History70%-4 vs state

English Language Arts63%+3 vs state

Algebra 136%-27 vs state

Geometry27%-29 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Over all the school is great and offers the usual clubs, sports, classes and programs offered to other High Schools. My disappointment is about Counselor Dearmin who may mean well, but is disorganized and bullying at times. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, August 11, 2016

horrible school - the staff doesn't really care. They can't even handle the tough questions. This school should be torn down. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, April 28, 2016

this is a lack luster school, teachers are lacking and don't care, admin is worse always explaining something off like it's not their problem. The school board isn't any better, none of these people could compete in a proper setting. Close Quote

Schools Near Merritt Island High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)				FAST Math (2026)		Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Merritt Island High School	Public	9-12	100 Mustang Way	Merritt Island	32953	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 454-1000	1,446	69	20.9	33.5%	1,001 (69.2%)	76 (5.3%)	215 (14.9%)	31 (2.1%)	2 (0.1%)	8 (0.6%)	113 (7.8%)	47.9	369^th of 838 public high schools	56.0%		46.7	378^th of 844 public high schools	55.2%	9			67.0	60.0				36.0	27.0	72.0	70.0		$10,667	$461	$10,206
Edgewood Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	180 E Merritt Ave	Merritt Island	32953	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 454-1030	942	50	18.8	12.5%	610 (64.8%)	17 (1.8%)	127 (13.5%)	93 (9.9%)	5 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	87 (9.2%)	88.7	19^th of 838 public high schools	97.7%		89.6	18^th of 844 public high schools	97.9%	1	94.0	93.0	93.0	97.0		100.0	91.0	96.0	97.0	99.0	100.0	95.0	$10,257	$428	$9,830
Rockledge Senior High School	Public	9-12	220 Raider Rd	Rockledge	32955	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 636-3711	1,579	75	21.1	48.2%	696 (44.1%)	405 (25.6%)	317 (20.1%)	29 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	131 (8.3%)	35.6	527^th of 838 public high schools	37.1%		35.3	521^st of 844 public high schools	38.3%	6			56.0	57.0				25.0	37.0	58.0	62.0		$10,354	$534	$9,821
Cocoa High School	Public	7-12	2000 Tiger Trl	Cocoa	32926	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 632-5300	1,432	89	16.0	64.4%	457 (31.9%)	411 (28.7%)	436 (30.4%)	7 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	118 (8.2%)	20.2	664^th of 838 public high schools	20.8%		19.9	668^th of 844 public high schools	20.9%	4	31.0	30.0	37.0	49.0	10.0	29.0	21.0	32.0	33.0	54.0	56.0	43.0	$12,497	$1,407	$11,090
Project Search	Public	12	701 W Cocoa Causeway	Cocoa Beach	32931	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 633-1000	19	3	6.3	15.8%	10 (52.6%)	3 (15.8%)	2 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (15.8%)								(n/a)
Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1500 Minutemen Cswy	Cocoa Beach	32931	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 783-1776	1,049	53	19.7	26.3%	765 (72.9%)	35 (3.3%)	151 (14.4%)	22 (2.1%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	71 (6.8%)	69.6	140^th of 838 public high schools	83.3%		68	162^nd of 844 public high schools	80.8%	22	77.0	73.0	78.0	75.0	62.0	65.0	68.0	75.0	64.0	83.0	82.0	90.0	$11,154	$492	$10,661
Brevard County Juvenile Detention Center	Public	6-12	5225 Dewitt Ave	Cocoa	32927	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 690-3400	28	3	9.3	17.9%	17 (60.7%)	10 (35.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.6%)								(n/a)
Brevard County Jail Complex	Public	5-12	5225 Dewitt Ave	Cocoa	32927	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 690-1500	10	0	9.0	30.0%	4 (40.0%)	6 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Viera High School	Public	9-12	6103 Stadium Pkwy	Viera	32940	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 632-1770	2,334	106	22.0	14.8%	1,593 (68.3%)	125 (5.4%)	331 (14.2%)	96 (4.1%)	3 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	182 (7.8%)	66.4	175^th of 838 public high schools	79.1%		70.5	141^st of 844 public high schools	83.3%	34			71.0	75.0				40.0	69.0	81.0	85.0		$8,767	$442	$8,326
Space Coast Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	6150 Banyan St	Cocoa	32927	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 638-0750	1,503	70	21.4	44.9%	1,108 (73.7%)	94 (6.3%)	147 (9.8%)	20 (1.3%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	128 (8.5%)	49.5	351^st of 838 public high schools	58.1%		60.5	216^th of 844 public high schools	74.4%	135	60.0	47.0	63.0	56.0	29.0	56.0	50.0	50.0	53.0	77.0	77.0	76.0	$10,121	$623	$9,498

Frequently Asked Questions about Merritt Island High School

Is Merritt Island High School a good school?

Merritt Island High School ranks 369^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Merritt Island High School?

Students at Merritt Island High School are 69% White, 15% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Asian.

What district is Merritt Island High School in?

Brevard

How many students attend Merritt Island High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,446 students attended Merritt Island High School.

What schools feed into Merritt Island High School?

Merritt Island High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Audubon Elementary School
Elementary : Lewis Carroll Elementary School
Elementary : Mila Elementary School
Elementary : Tropical Elementary School
Middle : Thomas Jefferson Middle School

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