Serving 726 students in grades 9-12, Hardin-jefferson High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 726 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hardin-jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hardin-jefferson High School's student population of 726 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
726 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hardin-jefferson High School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hardin-jefferson High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#400 out of 8079 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
12%
53%
Black
15%
13%
White
69%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hardin-jefferson High School's ranking?
Hardin-jefferson High School is ranked #400 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Hardin-jefferson High School often compared to?
Hardin-jefferson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lumberton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hardin-jefferson High School?
The graduation rate of Hardin-jefferson High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hardin-jefferson High School?
726 students attend Hardin-jefferson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Hardin-jefferson High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hardin-jefferson High School?
Hardin-jefferson High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hardin-jefferson High School offer ?
Hardin-jefferson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hardin-jefferson High School part of?
Hardin-jefferson High School is part of Hardin-Jefferson ISD School District.
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