South Texas ISD Health Professions vs Taylor El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.5 km 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
Taylor El
Mercedes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students
| Measure | South Texas ISD Health Professions Mercedes, Texas | Taylor El Mercedes, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #455 of 1,419 | #3170 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #5859 of 16,910 | #34998 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 781 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 781 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.1% | 93.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 49% |
| city | Mercedes | Mercedes |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Texas ISD Health Professions scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 35.5).
- •Taylor El does better on math proficiency (49% vs 44.5%).
- •South Texas ISD Health Professions does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 30%).
- •South Texas ISD Health Professions does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.1% vs 93.6%).
- •Taylor El does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.7).
- •South Texas ISD Health Professions is the larger school with 781 students compared with 406.
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 Taylor El?
On the Success Index (US), South Texas ISD Health Professions ranks higher (59.8 vs 35.5 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 Taylor El?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Mercedes and Mercedes in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Texas ISD Health Professions: 781. Taylor El: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Texas ISD Health Professions and Taylor El rank in Texas?
South Texas ISD Health Professions is 455th of 1,419 and Taylor El is 3170th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).