Serving 1,024 students in grades 7-9, Harwood J High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 1,024 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Harwood J H serves a central area in Bedford, TX, encompassing approximately 13.1 square miles. Families within the attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with distances from the school to the zone edges averaging around 3.7 miles and extending up to 5.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harwood J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Harwood J High School's student population of 1,024 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
1,024 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Harwood J High School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harwood J High School is 0.76, which is more 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
#413 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harwood J High School's ranking?
Harwood J High School is ranked #413 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Harwood J High School often compared to?
Harwood J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bedford J High School, Hurst J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Harwood J High School?
1,024 students attend Harwood J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Harwood J High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harwood J High School?
Harwood J High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harwood J High School offer ?
Harwood J High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Harwood J High School part of?
Harwood J High School is part of Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District.
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