For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,106 students in Jefferson, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 39 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Jefferson, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson, TX are Jefferson Elementary School, Jefferson J High School and Jefferson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Jefferson have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jefferson, TX (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 W Harrison
Jefferson, TX 75657
(903) 665-2461
Jefferson, TX 75657
(903) 665-2461
Gr: 1-4 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson J High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
804 N Alley
Jefferson, TX 75657
(903) 665-2461
Jefferson, TX 75657
(903) 665-2461
Gr: 5-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bulldog Dr
Jefferson, TX 75657
(903) 665-2461
Jefferson, TX 75657
(903) 665-2461
Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
304 W Broadway
Jefferson, TX 75657
(903) 665-2461
Jefferson, TX 75657
(903) 665-2461
Gr: PK-K | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jefferson, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson, TX include Jefferson Elementary School, Jefferson J High School and Jefferson High School.
How many public schools are located in Jefferson?
4 public schools are located in Jefferson.
What percentage of students in Jefferson go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Jefferson are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson?
Jefferson public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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