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Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 785 students in Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public high schools in Texas.
Public High Schools in Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Public High School in Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hardin-jefferson High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,558 Schools
# Students
2,762 Students
1,886,129 Students
# Teachers
189 Teachers
125,096 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District, which is ranked #280 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#264 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.6%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
14%
53%
% Black
14%
13%
% White
67%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,086 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,383. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,566 is less than the state median of $14,112. 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
$10,086
$13,383
Spending / Student
$10,566
$14,112
Best Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hardin-jefferson High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3155 Hwy 326 S
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6430
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6430
Gr: 9-12 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
New Ae
Alternative School
200 W Lee St
China, TX 77613
(409) 981-6400
China, TX 77613
(409) 981-6400
Gr: 12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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