For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,106 students in Jefferson Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Jefferson Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,106 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jefferson Independent School District, which is ranked #1042 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1036 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
7%
53%
% Black
30%
13%
% White
57%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,060 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,034 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,060
$13,387
Spending / Student
$15,034
$14,116
Best Jefferson Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 1-4
| 267 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson J High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
804 N Alley
Jefferson, TX 75657
(903) 665-2461
Jefferson, TX 75657
(903) 665-2461
Grades: 5-8
| 323 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bulldog Dr
Jefferson, TX 75657
(903) 665-2461
Jefferson, TX 75657
(903) 665-2461
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
Rank: n/an/a
304 W Broadway
Jefferson, TX 75657
(903) 665-2461
Jefferson, TX 75657
(903) 665-2461
Grades: PK-K
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson Independent School District?
Jefferson Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,106 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson Independent School District?
Jefferson Independent School District is ranked #1042 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson Independent School District?
57% of Jefferson Independent School District students are White, 30% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson Independent School District?
Jefferson Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Jefferson Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,034 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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