Top Rankings
Hardin-Jefferson ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,609 students in Hardin-Jefferson ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Hardin-Jefferson ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,180 Schools
# Students
2,609 Students
5,427,157 Students
# Teachers
178 Teachers
369,136 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Hardin-Jefferson ISD School District, which is ranked #229 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#227 out of 1198 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
36 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
294 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
53%
# Black Students
336 Students
694,244 Students
% Black Students
13%
13%
# White Students
1,864 Students
1,427,308 Students
% White Students
72%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
72 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
91
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
216
371,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
194
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
195
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
214
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
194
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
205
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
175
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
203
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
191
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
214
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
182
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
151
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
184
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,678 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,186 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,678
$13,640
Spending / Student
$11,186
$14,384
Best Hardin-Jefferson ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hardin-jefferson High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3155 Hwy 326 S
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6430
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6430
Grades: 9-12
| 726 students
Rank: #22.
Henderson Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3025 Hwy 326 S
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6420
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6420
Grades: 6-8
| 569 students
Rank: #33.
Sour Lake Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1055 Hwy 326 S
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6440
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6440
Grades: PK-5
| 757 students
Rank: #44.
China Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 Henderson Ave
China, TX 77613
(409) 981-6410
China, TX 77613
(409) 981-6410
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Ae
Alternative School
200 W Lee St
China, TX 77613
(409) 981-6400
China, TX 77613
(409) 981-6400
Grades: 12
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hardin-Jefferson ISD School District?
Hardin-Jefferson ISD School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,609 students.
What is the rank of Hardin-Jefferson ISD School District?
Hardin-Jefferson ISD School District is ranked #229 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin-Jefferson ISD School District?
72% of Hardin-Jefferson ISD School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% 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 ISD School District?
Hardin-Jefferson ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Hardin-Jefferson ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,186 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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