MERCEDES H S
Reported Enrollment
974
students
District
MERCEDES ISD
County Context Score
47/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
1200 S FLORIDA, MERCEDES, TX, 78570
School District
MERCEDES ISD
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 483025003388
- District ID
- 4830250
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
8–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
974 students
School Setting
Suburb: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
MERCEDES H S is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Hidalgo County has 340 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 11 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What MERCEDES H S tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: MERCEDES ISD, Hidalgo County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 8–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for MERCEDES H S. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with MERCEDES ISD.
974 students
MERCEDES H S reports 974 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 73 other high schools in Hidalgo County with enrollment data, 48 report fewer students and 25 report more. The peer median is 725 students.
74 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 726 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
11 district schools
MERCEDES ISD lists 4 primary, 2 middle, 3 high, 2 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
4
Middle
2
High
3
Other
2
Nearby context inside MERCEDES ISD
Same-level peers to open next
School Profile FAQ
Is MERCEDES H S a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with MERCEDES ISD.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for MERCEDES H S?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the MERCEDES H S data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare MERCEDES H S with nearby schools?
MERCEDES H S should be compared with 74 high schools in Hidalgo County, plus other schools in MERCEDES ISD. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for MERCEDES H S?
Before using MERCEDES H S in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with MERCEDES ISD.
Part of MERCEDES ISD
MERCEDES H S is one of 11 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 4,457 students across 11 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
11
Reported Enrollment
4,457
11 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- SGT MANUEL CHACON MIDDLE6–8 · MiddleListed only
- TAYLOR ELPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- TRAVIS ELPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- MERCEDES ACADEMIC ACADEMY9–12 · HighListed only
- MERCEDES DAEP2–12 · OtherListed only
- RUBEN HINOJOSA ELPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- SGT WILLIAM G HARRELL MIDDLE6–8 · MiddleListed only
- JOHN F KENNEDY ELPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- MERCEDES EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY9–12 · HighListed only
- MERCEDES EARLY LITERACY PROGRAMPK · OtherListed only
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County Context Score
47/100
County-level composite across 340 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.