South Texas ISD Health Professions vs Weslaco East H S
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Texas, United States, 3.0 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
Weslaco East H S
Weslaco · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,066 students
| Measure | South Texas ISD Health Professions Mercedes, Texas | Weslaco East H S Weslaco, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #455 of 1,419 | #1218 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #5859 of 16,910 | #12873 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 781 | 2,066 |
| Enrollment | 781 | 2,066 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.1% | 86% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 47% |
| city | Mercedes | Weslaco |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Texas ISD Health Professions scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 32.1).
- •Weslaco East H S does better on math proficiency (47% vs 44.5%).
- •South Texas ISD Health Professions does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 27%).
- •South Texas ISD Health Professions does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.1% vs 86%).
- •South Texas ISD Health Professions does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.4).
- •Weslaco East H S is the larger school with 2,066 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 Weslaco East H S?
On the Success Index (US), South Texas ISD Health Professions ranks higher (59.8 vs 32.1 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 Weslaco East H S?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Mercedes and Weslaco in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Texas ISD Health Professions: 781. Weslaco East H S: 2,066. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Texas ISD Health Professions and Weslaco East H S rank in Texas?
South Texas ISD Health Professions is 455th of 1,419 and Weslaco East H S is 1218th of 1,419 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).