Health Careers H S vs Mercedes H S
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Texas, United States, 382 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Health Careers H S
San Antonio · Public high · Grades 9–12
904 students
Mercedes H S
Mercedes · Public high · Grades 9–12
903 students
| Measure | Health Careers H S San Antonio, Texas | Mercedes H S Mercedes, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #9 of 1,419 | #1384 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #458 of 16,910 | #15176 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 904 | 903 |
| Enrollment | 904 | 903 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.1% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 99.5% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 24% |
| city | San Antonio | Mercedes |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Health Careers H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 20.6).
- •Health Careers H S does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 24%).
- •Health Careers H S does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 25%).
- •Health Careers H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 92%).
- •Mercedes H S does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.4).
- •Health Careers H S is the larger school with 904 students compared with 903.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Health Careers H S better than Mercedes H S?
On the Success Index (US), Health Careers H S ranks higher (86.9 vs 20.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Health Careers H S and Mercedes H S?
About 382 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and Mercedes in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Health Careers H S: 904. Mercedes H S: 903. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Health Careers H S and Mercedes H S rank in Texas?
Health Careers H S is 9th of 1,419 and Mercedes H S is 1384th of 1,419 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).