South Texas ISD Health Professions vs South Texas ISD Science Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Texas, United States, 179 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Texas ISD Health Professions
Mercedes · Public high · Grades 9–12
781 students
South Texas ISD Science Academy
Mercedes · Public high · Grades 9–12
840 students
| Measure | South Texas ISD Health Professions Mercedes, Texas | South Texas ISD Science Academy Mercedes, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #455 of 1,419 | #245 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #5859 of 16,910 | #3689 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 781 | 840 |
| Enrollment | 781 | 840 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.1% | 54.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 54.5% |
| city | Mercedes | Mercedes |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Texas ISD Science Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 59.8).
- •South Texas ISD Science Academy does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 44.5%).
- •South Texas ISD Science Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.8% vs 64.1%).
- •South Texas ISD Science Academy does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.7).
- •South Texas ISD Science Academy is the larger school with 840 students compared with 781.
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 South Texas ISD Health Professions better than South Texas ISD Science Academy?
On the Success Index (US), South Texas ISD Science Academy ranks higher (68.5 vs 59.8 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 South Texas ISD Health Professions and South Texas ISD Science Academy?
About 179 m in a straight line, between Mercedes and Mercedes in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Texas ISD Health Professions: 781. South Texas ISD Science Academy: 840. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Texas ISD Health Professions and South Texas ISD Science Academy rank in Texas?
South Texas ISD Health Professions is 455th of 1,419 and South Texas ISD Science Academy is 245th of 1,419 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).