Top Rankings
Nederland Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,279 students in Nederland Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Nederland Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
9 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
5,279 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
366 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nederland Independent School District, which is ranked #180 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 94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#180 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
6%
% Hispanic
32%
53%
% Black
9%
13%
% White
48%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,539 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,579 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,539
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,579
$14,116
Best Nederland Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 S 6th St
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 722-0236
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 722-0236
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #22.
Langham Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 S 12th St
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 722-4324
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 722-4324
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #33.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2620 Helena Ave
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 727-6224
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 727-6224
Grades: 6-8
| 640 students
Rank: #44.
Helena Park Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2800 Helena Ave
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 722-0462
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 722-0462
Grades: PK-5
| 767 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 701 students
Rank: #66.
Nederland High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2101 18th St
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 727-2741
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 727-2741
Grades: 9-12
| 1,482 students
Rank: #77.
Central Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 N 17th St
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 727-5765
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 727-5765
Grades: 6-8
| 595 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Education School
Alternative School
300 S 12th St
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 727-5241
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 727-5241
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson Co Youth Academy
Alternative School
5030 Hwy 69s Ste 100
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 720-4079
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 720-4079
Grades: 10-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nederland Independent School District?
Nederland Independent School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,279 students.
What is the rank of Nederland Independent School District?
Nederland Independent School District is ranked #180 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nederland Independent School District?
48% of Nederland Independent School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nederland Independent School District?
Nederland Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Nederland Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,579 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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