Mercedes H S vs Santa Maria H S
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Texas, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mercedes H S
Mercedes · Public high · Grades 9–12
903 students
Santa Maria H S
Santa Maria · Public high · Grades 9–12
165 students
| Measure | Mercedes H S Mercedes, Texas | Santa Maria H S Santa Maria, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1384 of 1,419 | #1358 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #15176 of 16,910 | #14555 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 903 | 165 |
| Enrollment | 903 | 165 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 7.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 30% |
| city | Mercedes | Santa Maria |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Maria H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.1 vs 20.6).
- •Santa Maria H S does better on math proficiency (30% vs 24%).
- •Mercedes H S does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 7.5%).
- •Mercedes H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92% vs 97.6%).
- •Santa Maria H S does better on students per teacher (7.2 vs 15.1).
- •Mercedes H S is the larger school with 903 students compared with 165.
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 Mercedes H S better than Santa Maria H S?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Maria H S ranks higher (24.1 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 Mercedes H S and Santa Maria H S?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Mercedes and Santa Maria in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mercedes H S: 903. Santa Maria H S: 165. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mercedes H S and Santa Maria H S rank in Texas?
Mercedes H S is 1384th of 1,419 and Santa Maria H S is 1358th of 1,419 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).