John F Kennedy El vs Mercedes H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy El
Mercedes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students
Mercedes H S
Mercedes · Public high · Grades 9–12
903 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy El Mercedes, Texas | Mercedes H S Mercedes, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3937 of 4,686 | #1384 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #40269 of 50,301 | #15176 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 399 | 903 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 903 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 24% |
| city | Mercedes | Mercedes |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F Kennedy El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.2 vs 20.6).
- •John F Kennedy El does better on math proficiency (41% vs 24%).
- •John F Kennedy El does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 25%).
- •Mercedes H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92% vs 95%).
- •John F Kennedy El does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.1).
- •Mercedes H S is the larger school with 903 students compared with 399.
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 John F Kennedy El better than Mercedes H S?
On the Success Index (US), John F Kennedy El ranks higher (27.2 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 John F Kennedy El and Mercedes H S?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Mercedes and Mercedes in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy El: 399. Mercedes H S: 903. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy El and Mercedes H S rank in Texas?
John F Kennedy El is 3937th of 4,686 and Mercedes H S is 1384th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).