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Best Mercedes Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,051 students in Mercedes, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mercedes, TX are Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle School, Sgt William G Harrell Middle School and Mercedes High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercedes, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Mercedes have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Mercedes, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
801 S Mile 1 E
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Sgt William G Harrell Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2825 N Fm 491
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Mercedes High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 S Florida
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2100
Gr: 8-12 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
South Texas Isd Virtual Academy
100 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-4201
Gr: 6-11 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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Mercedes, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cameron County J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
100 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Hidalgo County J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
100 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
High School For Health Profess (Closed 2023)
700 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Gr: 9-12 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Kennedy Elementary School (Closed 2004)
801 Hidalgo St
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2300
Leon R Graham Elementary School (Closed 2005)
837 S Ohio St
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2366
Gr: 5-6 | 763 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Mercedes Daep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
720 S Mile 1 E
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-5076
Gr: 2-12
Mercedes Early Childhood Center (Closed 2018)
950 W Sixth St
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2344
Gr: PK-K | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Santa Maria Alternative (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
326 S Texas
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-3663

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mercedes, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mercedes, TX include Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle School, Sgt William G Harrell Middle School and Mercedes High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mercedes?
4 public middle schools are located in Mercedes.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercedes?
Mercedes public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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