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Merritt Island High School

Q: Is Merritt Island High School a good school?

Merritt Island High School ranks 378 th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

378^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 844 Florida High Schools

Better than 55% of Florida high schools

Summary

Merritt Island High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,483 students. Located in Merritt Island, Florida, the school is part of the Brevard County school district, which is ranked 23 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Merritt Island High School has had a relatively stable four-year graduation rate, ranging from 88.0% to 98.9% over the past few years. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 19.5% in 2022-2023 to 31.4% in 2023-2024, which is on par with the chronic absenteeism rates of nearby schools. Academically, Merritt Island High School's test scores are generally lower than the Brevard County and Florida state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in Algebra 1 (22%), Geometry (47%), and 10th grade English Language Arts (56%) all falling below the district and state averages.

While Edgewood Junior/Senior High School stands out as a high-performing school in the area, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, Cocoa High School and Rockledge Senior High School have lower overall performance compared to Merritt Island High School and the other nearby schools. Despite these variations, the chronic absenteeism rate is a concern across the Brevard County school district, suggesting a need for targeted interventions to address this issue.

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 — 75th percentile in 2014 → 55th in 2025

Strengths

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

✓Above the Florida median (55th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 20 percentile points since 2014

!Algebra 1 scores 38 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school57%

District avg62%

Florida avg62%

378^th of 844

Florida public high schools ?

Top 45%▼ down 12 pts since 2016

From top 33% (2016) to top 45% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th of 17High Schools in the Brevard

23^rd of 67Brevard 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
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 (2024-2025) ?

US History71%~ state avg

Biology 162%-9 vs state

English Language Arts58%~ state avg

Geometry47%-8 vs state

Algebra 122%-38 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 (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)				FAST Math (2025)		Statewide Science Science (2025)	EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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%)	46.7	378^th of 844 public high schools	55.2%		53.1	267^th of 807 public high schools	66.9%	111			60.0	56.0				22.0	47.0	62.0	71.0		$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%)	89.6	18^th of 844 public high schools	97.9%		90.1	19^th of 807 public high schools	97.6%	1	93.0	92.0	94.0	93.0	99.0		93.0	99.0	94.0	99.0	100.0	93.0	$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%)	35.3	521^st of 844 public high schools	38.3%		35.7	464^th of 807 public high schools	42.5%	57			51.0	53.0				30.0	36.0	58.0	59.0		$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%)	19.9	668^th of 844 public high schools	20.9%		22.1	625^th of 807 public high schools	22.6%	43	30.0	28.0	32.0	45.0	14.0	18.0	18.0	26.0	34.0	51.0	54.0	29.0	$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%)	68	162^nd of 844 public high schools	80.8%		69.5	137^th of 807 public high schools	83.0%	25	77.0	68.0	71.0	71.0	73.0	53.0	58.0	74.0	60.0	87.0	73.0	84.0	$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%)	70.5	141^st of 844 public high schools	83.3%		71.6	126^th of 807 public high schools	84.4%	15			72.0	76.0				56.0	65.0	82.0	82.0		$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%)	60.5	216^th of 844 public high schools	74.4%		54.5	257^th of 807 public high schools	68.2%	41	56.0	57.0	56.0	68.0	63.0	42.0	53.0	65.0	58.0	88.0	78.0	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 378^th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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 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 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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