Hardin-Jefferson H S
Sour Lake, TX · Hardin-Jefferson ISD · Grades 9-12
168th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 90%· Stable
Hardin-Jefferson H S ranking
SchoolRow ranks Hardin-Jefferson H S 168th of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 90% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 88th in 2019 to 90th in 2025.
Hardin-Jefferson H S test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 449 students tested
Hardin-Jefferson H S students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 782 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.4% | 66.1% | ▼ 16.3 pts | |
| Black | 10.1% | 16.5% | ▲ 6.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.0% | 12.4% | ▲ 6.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.0% | 3.8% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Hardin-Jefferson H S
Typical home value $271K in zip 77659 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Hardin-Jefferson H S
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –New AeHardin-Jefferson ISD · 5.3 mi away
- 3West Brook Sr H SBeaumont ISD · 12.5 mi away1,206th of 1,669
ELA 41% · Math 24% - 5West Hardin H SWest Hardin County CISD · 14.2 mi away865th of 1,669
ELA 63% · Math 22% - 2Hull-Daisetta H SHull-Daisetta ISD · 14.4 mi away1,462nd of 1,669
ELA 33% · Math 8% - 7Lumberton H SLumberton ISD · 15.3 mi away599th of 1,669
ELA 62% · Math 40% - 9Beaumont ISD Early College H SBeaumont ISD · 15.9 mi away235th of 1,669
ELA 88% · Math 45% - 1Paul A Brown Alternative CenterBeaumont ISD · 16.7 mi away1,632nd of 1,669
ELA 9% · Math 2% - 1Evolution Academy BeaumontEvolution Academy Charter School · 17.3 mi away · charter1,559th of 1,669
ELA 11% · Math 16%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Hardin-Jefferson H S in?
Hardin-Jefferson H S is part of the Hardin-Jefferson ISD district in Sour Lake, Texas.
Is Hardin-Jefferson H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hardin-Jefferson H S 168th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 90% 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 H S?
White 66%, Black 17%, Hispanic 12%, Two or more races 4% (782 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hardin-Jefferson H S 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.