For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 4,335 students in Mercedes, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Mercedes, TX are South Texas Isd Science Academy, South Texas Isd Health Professions and Mercedes Early College Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercedes, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Mercedes have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Mercedes, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Texas Isd Health Professions, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mercedes, TX (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Texas Isd Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
900 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-4620
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-4620
Grades: 9-12
| 764 students
Rank: #22.
South Texas Isd Health Professions
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2237
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2237
Grades: 6-12
| 940 students
Rank: #33.
Mercedes Early College Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
837 S Ohio
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-5180
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-5180
Grades: 9-12
| 384 students
Rank: #44.
Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Mile 1 E
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2200
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2200
Grades: 6-9
| 576 students
Rank: #55.
Triumph Public High Schools-mercedes
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
103 E 2nd St
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-5417
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-5417
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
Rank: #66.
Sgt William G Harrell Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2825 N Fm 491
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2300
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2300
Grades: 6-9
| 488 students
Rank: #77.
Mercedes High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S Florida
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2100
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,007 students
Rank: #88.
Mercedes Academic Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 S Mile 1 E
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-5076
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-5076
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mercedes Daep
Alternative School
720 S Mile 1 E
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-5076
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-5076
Grades: 2-12
| 0 students
Mercedes, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cameron County J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
100 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hidalgo County J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
100 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
700 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Grades: 9-12
| 636 students
801 Hidalgo St
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2300
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
837 S Ohio St
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2366
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2366
Grades: 5-6
| 763 students
950 W Sixth St
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2344
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2344
Grades: PK-K
| 629 students
Santa Maria Alternative (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
326 S Texas
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-3663
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-3663
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mercedes, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Mercedes, TX include South Texas Isd Science Academy, South Texas Isd Health Professions and Mercedes Early College Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Mercedes, TX?
9 public high schools are located in Mercedes, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercedes, TX?
Mercedes, TX public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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