Hardin-Jefferson J H
Sour Lake Tx, TX · Hardin-Jefferson ISD · Grades 6-8
437th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 74%· Stable
Hardin-Jefferson J H ranking
SchoolRow ranks Hardin-Jefferson J H 437th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 74% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 71th in 2019 to 74th in 2025.
Hardin-Jefferson J H test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 632 students tested
Hardin-Jefferson J H students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 614 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.9% | 69.7% | ▼ 12.2 pts | |
| Black | 10.7% | 13.2% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.0% | 11.6% | ▲ 5.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 3.6% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.2% | 1.6% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Hardin-Jefferson J H
Typical home value $271K in zip 77659 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Hardin-Jefferson J H
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Devers JHDevers ISD · 12.4 mi away18th of 1,701
ELA 94% · Math 83% - 1Vincent MiddleBeaumont ISD · 13.2 mi away1,661st of 1,701
ELA 30% · Math 14% - 2Marshall MiddleBeaumont ISD · 13.9 mi away1,436th of 1,701
ELA 41% · Math 26% - 1Hull-Daisetta J HHull-Daisetta ISD · 14.4 mi away1,681st of 1,701
ELA 28% · Math 9% - 5Lumberton MiddleLumberton ISD · 15.1 mi away865th of 1,701
ELA 52% · Math 41% - –Hardin Co Alter EdLumberton ISD · 15.2 mi away
- 6Hamshire-Fannett MiddleHamshire-Fannett ISD · 15.7 mi away823rd of 1,701
ELA 54% · Math 40% - 1Smith MiddleBeaumont ISD · 15.9 mi away · charter1,675th of 1,701
ELA 22% · Math 17%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Hardin-Jefferson J H in?
Hardin-Jefferson J H is part of the Hardin-Jefferson ISD district in Sour Lake Tx, Texas.
Is Hardin-Jefferson J H a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hardin-Jefferson J H 437th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 74% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Hardin-Jefferson J H?
White 70%, Black 13%, Hispanic 12%, Two or more races 4% (614 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hardin-Jefferson J H cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77659 is $271K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.