John F Kennedy El vs South Texas ISD Health Professions
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.2 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
South Texas ISD Health Professions
Mercedes · Public high · Grades 9–12
781 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy El Mercedes, Texas | South Texas ISD Health Professions Mercedes, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3937 of 4,686 | #455 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #40269 of 50,301 | #5859 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 399 | 781 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 781 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 64.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 44.5% |
| city | Mercedes | Mercedes |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Texas ISD Health Professions scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 27.2).
- •South Texas ISD Health Professions does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 41%).
- •South Texas ISD Health Professions does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 28%).
- •South Texas ISD Health Professions does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.1% vs 95%).
- •John F Kennedy El does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.7).
- •South Texas ISD Health Professions is the larger school with 781 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 South Texas ISD Health Professions?
On the Success Index (US), South Texas ISD Health Professions ranks higher (59.8 vs 27.2 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 South Texas ISD Health Professions?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Mercedes and Mercedes in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy El: 399. South Texas ISD Health Professions: 781. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy El and South Texas ISD Health Professions rank in Texas?
John F Kennedy El is 3937th of 4,686 and South Texas ISD Health Professions is 455th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).