More schools and learning places per person than any town next door
Mercedes has 2.6 per 1,000 residents; the next best nearby is Weslaco with 2.2.
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| Town | Schools | Per 1,000 | Posts this year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weslaco | 94 | 2.2 | 0 |
| Heidelberg | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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South Texas ISD Health Professions
Specialty school · 700 Med High Dr
Sgt. William G. Harrell Middle School
Middle school · 2825 N Baseline Rd
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Elementary school · 801 Hidalgo St
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▤Town hall & decisions13⟲Trash, recycling & yard waste⌁Utilities & services↗Streets, parking & getting around⊕Safety & preparedness1✚Health & emergency care11⌂Housing & development3Facts, tips, places and posts come from Mercedes neighbors on TownTapestry; facts go live when two neighbors confirm them. Place listings start from Overture Maps and are corrected by neighbors. Numbers on the doors come from each page’s public sources.