For the 2025 school year, there are 76 public schools serving 41,825 students in Jefferson County, TX (there are 13 private schools, serving 2,459 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, TX are Highland Park Elementary School, Helena Park Elementary School and Beaumont Isd Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jefferson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 S 6th St
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 722-0236
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 722-0236
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Helena Park Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2800 Helena Ave
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 722-0462
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 722-0462
Gr: PK-5 | 767 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Beaumont Isd Early College High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3410 Austin St
Beaumont, TX 77706
(409) 951-5720
Beaumont, TX 77706
(409) 951-5720
Gr: 9-12 | 316 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Langham Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 S 12th St
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 722-4324
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 722-4324
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2620 Helena Ave
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 727-6224
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 727-6224
Gr: 6-8 | 640 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2611 Ave H
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 722-3484
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 722-3484
Gr: PK-5 | 701 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Bob Hope School - El Campus
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4301 32nd St
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Hamshire-fannett Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23395 Burrell Wingate Rd
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 794-1412
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 794-1412
Gr: PK-3 | 639 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #99.
Sabine Pass School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5641 S Gulfway Dr
Sabine Pass, TX 77655
(409) 971-2321
Sabine Pass, TX 77655
(409) 971-2321
Gr: PK-12 | 358 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1010.
Central Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 N 17th St
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 727-5765
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 727-5765
Gr: 6-8 | 595 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1111.
Regina Howell Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5850 Regina
Beaumont, TX 77706
(409) 617-6190
Beaumont, TX 77706
(409) 617-6190
Gr: PK-5 | 762 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1212.
Nederland High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2101 18th St
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 727-2741
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 727-2741
Gr: 9-12 | 1,482 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1313.
Ehrhart School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3380 Fannin St
Beaumont, TX 77726
(409) 839-8200
Beaumont, TX 77726
(409) 839-8200
Gr: PK-8 | 520 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Bob Hope School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2849 9th Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Gr: 6-8 | 443 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Hamshire-fannett Intermediate School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11407 Dugat Rd
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 794-1558
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 794-1558
Gr: 4-5 | 287 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1616.
Port Neches Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
749 Central Dr
Port Neches, TX 77651
(409) 722-8115
Port Neches, TX 77651
(409) 722-8115
Gr: 6-9 | 584 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1717.
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
326 Thomas Blvd
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 982-5400
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 982-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 49 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1818.
Beaumont New El Daep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1095 Ave F
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 617-5000
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 617-5000
Gr: 5 | 2 students
Rank: #1919.
Curtis Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6225 N Circuit
Beaumont, TX 77706
(409) 617-6050
Beaumont, TX 77706
(409) 617-6050
Gr: K-5 | 555 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2020.
Harmony Science Academy- Beaumont
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4055 Calder Ave
Beaumont, TX 77706
(409) 838-4000
Beaumont, TX 77706
(409) 838-4000
Gr: K-12 | 657 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2121.
China Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
605 Henderson Ave
China, TX 77613
(409) 981-6410
China, TX 77613
(409) 981-6410
Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2222.
Odom Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2550 W Virginia Ave
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 617-5925
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 617-5925
Gr: 6-8 | 802 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2323.
Fletcher Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Ave E
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 617-6100
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 617-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3245 36th St
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4800
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 748 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Hamshire-fannett Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11375 Dugat Rd
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 794-2361
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 794-2361
Gr: 6-8 | 502 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2626.
Port Neches-groves High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Merriman St
Port Neches, TX 77651
(409) 729-7644
Port Neches, TX 77651
(409) 729-7644
Gr: 9-12 | 1,681 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2727.
Groves Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5201 Wilson St
Groves, TX 77619
(409) 962-0225
Groves, TX 77619
(409) 962-0225
Gr: 6-8 | 637 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2828.
Guess Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8055 Voth Rd
Beaumont, TX 77708
(409) 617-6125
Beaumont, TX 77708
(409) 617-6125
Gr: PK-5 | 721 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2929.
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1704 14th St
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 886-9862
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 886-9862
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3030.
Port Acres Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5900 Jade Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-4960
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-4960
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3131.
Bob Hope High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4545 Hwy 73
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Gr: 9-12 | 551 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Dishman Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3475 Champions Dr
Beaumont, TX 77707
(409) 617-6250
Beaumont, TX 77707
(409) 617-6250
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3333.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3900 10th St
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-8300
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Tyrrell Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Ferndale Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4660
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4660
Gr: PK-5 | 699 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3535.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6455 Gladys
Beaumont, TX 77706
(409) 617-5900
Beaumont, TX 77706
(409) 617-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 665 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2600 Girolamo St
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 833-1600
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 833-1600
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
2200 Jefferson Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 962-8451
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 962-8451
Gr: 10-12 | 1,928 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Hwy 69 And Fm 3514
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 749-6127
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 749-6127
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Minority enrollment: 88%
2441 61st St
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-4900
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 547 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
5265 S Kenneth Ave
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 838-5259
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 838-5259
Gr: PK-5 | 192 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
1300 Freeman Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 989-6244
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 989-6244
88 Jaguar Dr
Beaumont, TX 77702
(409) 617-5300
Beaumont, TX 77702
(409) 617-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,193 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
825 Jackson St
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 617-6075
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 617-6075
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
5265 South Kenneth Ave
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 617-6400
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 617-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3350 Blanchette St
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 835-3871
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 835-3871
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
4315 Concord Rd
Beaumont, TX 77703
(409) 617-6325
Beaumont, TX 77703
(409) 617-6325
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1000 10th St
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 985-2573
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 985-2573
Gr: PK-5 | 787 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3525 Cleveland
Beaumont, TX 77703
(409) 832-6631
Beaumont, TX 77703
(409) 832-6631
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3901 Cleveland Ave
Groves, TX 77619
(409) 962-1531
Groves, TX 77619
(409) 962-1531
Gr: 4-5 | 392 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
12552 Second St
Hamshire, TX 77622
(409) 243-2512
Hamshire, TX 77622
(409) 243-2512
Gr: 9-12 | 620 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
4055 Calder Ave
Beaumont, TX 77706
(409) 838-4000
Beaumont, TX 77706
(409) 838-4000
Gr: K-12 | 516 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Jefferson Co Youth Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5030 Ste 100 Hwy 69
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 720-4078
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 720-4078
Gr: 7-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Jefferson County Detent Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
P O Box 848
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 899-9972
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 899-9972
Jefferson County J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1149 Pearl St
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 720-4024
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 720-4024
Jefferson County J J A E P (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5641 S Gulfway Dr
Sabine Pass, TX 77655
(409) 971-2321
Sabine Pass, TX 77655
(409) 971-2321
1750 E Lucas Dr
Beaumont, TX 77703
(409) 617-6450
Beaumont, TX 77703
(409) 617-6450
Gr: PK | 261 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1023 Abe Lincoln Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 989-6244
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 989-6244
Gr: 9 | 760 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
2441 61st St
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 736-1521
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 736-1521
Gr: 9 | 608 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
2000 Jefferson Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 985-6796
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 985-6796
Gr: 9-10 | 680 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
9275 Manion Dr
Beaumont, TX 77706
(409) 866-1021
Beaumont, TX 77706
(409) 866-1021
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 76%
2300 Victoria St
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 617-6150
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 617-6150
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
3443 Fannett Rd
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 617-5400
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 617-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,076 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1500 Lakeshore Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77641
(409) 989-6244
Port Arthur, TX 77641
(409) 989-6244
Gr: PK-12
2101 Llano St
Port Neches, TX 77651
(409) 722-2262
Port Neches, TX 77651
(409) 722-2262
Gr: 4-5 | 378 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
5840 West Jefferson
Groves, TX 77619
(409) 962-8446
Groves, TX 77619
(409) 962-8446
Gr: PK | 124 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Premier H S Of Beaumont (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
209 North 11th St
Beaumont, TX 77702
(409) 835-4303
Beaumont, TX 77702
(409) 835-4303
Gr: 6-12
3350 Waverly St
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 617-6375
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 617-6375
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Richard Milburn Academy (Beaumont) (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1310 Pennsylvania Ave
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 833-7757
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 833-7757
Gr: 9-12
Show 9 more closed public schools in Jefferson County, TX (out of 44 total schools)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, TX include Highland Park Elementary School, Helena Park Elementary School and Beaumont Isd Early College High School.
How many public schools are located in Jefferson County?
76 public schools are located in Jefferson County.
What percentage of students in Jefferson County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Jefferson County include: Smith Middle School vs. Odom Middle School, Marshall Middle School vs. Odom Middle School, Langham Elementary School vs. Helena Park Elementary School
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