For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 656 students in Sour Lake, TX.
The top-ranked public middle school in Sour Lake, TX is Hardin-jefferson J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sour Lake, TX public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Sour Lake have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sour Lake, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hardin-jefferson J High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3025 Hwy 326 S
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6420
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6420
Gr: 6-8 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Sour Lake, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sour Lake, TX include Hardin-jefferson J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sour Lake?
1 public middle schools are located in Sour Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Sour Lake?
Sour Lake public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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