Hardin-Jefferson H S
Sour Lake, TX · Hardin-Jefferson ISD
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Rural, distant
168th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 90%· Stable
3155 HWY 326 S, Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409)981-6430NCES ID 482241002248Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 449 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 782 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.3% | 66.1% | ▼ 14.2 pts | |
| Black | 14.1% | 16.5% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.2% | 12.4% | ▲ 7.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 3.8% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.2% | ▲ 1.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $271K in zip 77659 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Hardin-Jefferson H S
- –New AeHardin-Jefferson ISD · 5.3 mi awayCompare
- #1206West Brook Sr H SBeaumont ISD · 12.5 mi away1,206th of 1,669
ELA 41% ▼26 · Math 24% ▼50Compare - #865West Hardin H SWest Hardin County CISD · 14.2 mi away865th of 1,669
ELA 63% ▼4 · Math 22% ▼52Compare - #1462Hull-Daisetta H SHull-Daisetta ISD · 14.4 mi away1,462nd of 1,669
ELA 33% ▼34 · Math 8% ▼66Compare - #599Lumberton H SLumberton ISD · 15.3 mi away599th of 1,669
ELA 62% ▼5 · Math 40% ▼34Compare - #235Beaumont ISD Early College H SBeaumont ISD · 15.9 mi away235th of 1,669
ELA 88% ▲21 · Math 45% ▼29Compare - #1632Paul A Brown Alternative CenterBeaumont ISD · 16.7 mi away1,632nd of 1,669
ELA 9% ▼58 · Math 2% ▼72Compare - #1559Evolution Academy BeaumontEvolution Academy Charter School · 17.3 mi away · charter1,559th of 1,669
ELA 11% ▼56 · Math 16% ▼58Compare
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.