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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 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,754 students in Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
2,754 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
184 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District, which is ranked #288 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#267 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
13%
53%
% Black
14%
13%
% White
68%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,115 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,597 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,115
$13,387
Spending / Student
$10,597
$14,116
Best Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hardin-jefferson High School
(Math: 76% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 782 students
Rank: #22.
Hardin-jefferson J High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
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
| 614 students
Rank: #33.
Sour Lake Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1055 Hwy 326 S
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6440
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6440
Grades: PK-5
| 760 students
Rank: #44.
China Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
605 Henderson Ave
China, TX 77613
(409) 981-6410
China, TX 77613
(409) 981-6410
Grades: PK-5
| 592 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
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District?
Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,754 students.
What is the rank of Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District?
Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District is ranked #288 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District?
68% of Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District?
Hardin-Jefferson Independent 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 Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,597 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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