Public schools in Mercedes, TX
14 open public schools with an address in Mercedes, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,431
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
1
2 magnet · 1 virtual
An overview of Mercedes public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Mercedes, TX: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 8 high, 2 combined or other. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,431 students, an average of 388 per school. The largest campus is Mercedes H S (903 students), and the largest elementary school is Travis El (478).
Mercedes ISD operates the most schools here (9), and 3 regular districts have at least one Mercedes campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, similar to the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 2 magnet schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 7 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 7 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 79% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Mercedes
Elementary schools in Mercedes
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruben Hinojosa El Mercedes ISD | PK–05 | 468 | 13.2:1 | |
| Sgt William G Harrell El Mercedes ISD | PK–05 | 406 | 12.7:1 | |
| Travis El Mercedes ISD | PK–05 | 478 | 14:1 |
Middle schools in Mercedes
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle Mercedes ISD | 06–08 | 518 | 14.2:1 |
High schools in Mercedes
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Academic Academy Mercedes ISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | 100 | 10.8:1 | |
| Mercedes Early College Academy Mercedes ISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | 355 | 16:1 | |
| Mercedes H S Mercedes ISD | 09–12 | 903 | 14.8:1 | |
| South Palm Gardens H S Weslaco ISD · Alternative School | 10–12 | 72 | 14.8:1 | |
| South Texas ISD Health Professions South Texas ISD · Magnet | 09–12 | 781 | 14.5:1 | |
| South Texas ISD Science Academy South Texas ISD · Magnet | 09–12 | 840 | 12.9:1 | |
| South Texas ISD Virtual Academy South Texas ISD · Virtual | 06–12 | 212 | 13.7:1 | |
| Triumph Public High Schools-Mercedes Triumph Public High Schools-Rio Grande Valley · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 109 | 22.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Mercedes
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes DAEP Mercedes ISD · Alternative School | 02–12 | 0 | — | |
| Mercedes Early Literacy Program Mercedes ISD | PK–PK | 189 | 38.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.9%
- Hispanic93.1%
- Black0.6%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Mercedes schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,431 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Mercedes
How many public schools are in Mercedes, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Mercedes: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 8 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 5,431 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Mercedes?
Schools with an address in Mercedes belong to 4 education agencies, led by Mercedes ISD (9 schools), South Texas ISD (3 schools), Triumph Public High Schools-Rio Grande Valley (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Mercedes?
Mercedes H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Mercedes, with 903 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Mercedes?
Yes. 1 of the 14 public schools in Mercedes are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Triumph Public High Schools-Mercedes. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Mercedes schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Mercedes public schools is 14.2:1, similar to the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Mercedes guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities