#1384 of 1,419 high schools in Texas
#15176 of 16,910 nationally
About Mercedes H S
Mercedes H S is a public high school located in Mercedes, in the Mercedes ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 903 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 20.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 1384th of 1,419 ranked high schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (49th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 903.
There are 10 schools in Mercedes; Mercedes H S ranks 9th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)24%
- Reading proficiency (30%)25%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)92%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Mercedes H S by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 25%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 24%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Mercedes H S
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Travis El
Mercedes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
478 students · 1.0 km away
Ruben Hinojosa El
Mercedes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
468 students · 1.2 km away
Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle
Mercedes · Public middle · Grades 6–9
518 students · 1.4 km away
Mercedes Early Literacy Program
Mercedes · Public other · Grades PK–PK
189 students · 1.5 km away
John F Kennedy El
Mercedes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students · 1.9 km away
Taylor El
Mercedes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students · 2.5 km away
South Texas ISD Health Professions
Mercedes · Public high · Grades 9–12
781 students · 3.7 km away
South Texas ISD Science Academy
Mercedes · Public high · Grades 9–12
840 students · 3.7 km away
Sgt William G Harrell Middle
Mercedes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
390 students · 4.5 km away
Progreso El
Progreso · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
262 students · 6.3 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
Health Careers H S
San Antonio · Public high · Grades 9–12
904 students
Burkburnett H S
Burkburnett · Public high · Grades 9–12
901 students
North Forest H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
905 students
La Feria Early College H S
La Feria · Public high · Grades 9–12
901 students
Ranchview H S
Irving · Public high · Grades 9–12
899 students
Bullard H S
Bullard · Public high · Grades 9–12
909 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mercedes H S a good school?
Mercedes H S has a Success Index (US) of 20.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #1384 of 1,419 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Mercedes H S rank in Texas?
Mercedes H S ranks #1384 of 1,419 high schools in Texas and #15176 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Mercedes H S?
Mercedes H S had 903 students in 2025.
Is Mercedes H S a elementary school or a high school?
Mercedes H S is classified as a high school covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Mercedes H S?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mercedes H S; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.