Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District (Isd)


Summary:

The Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District (ISD) in Texas operates 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The district is ranked 221 out of 961 school districts in Texas and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, Hardin-Jefferson High School stands out as a high-performing school, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Texas high schools with a 4-star rating. The school boasts an impressive 92.5% four-year graduation rate and a low 0.5% dropout rate, while also exceeding state averages on STAAR end-of-course exams. Similarly, Hardin-Jefferson J H (Middle School) is a strong performer, ranking in the top 30% of Texas middle schools and excelling in STAAR math and reading assessments.

In contrast, the district's elementary schools, Sour Lake Elementary and China Elementary, have more mixed results, with some grades and subjects performing above the state average and others falling behind. This suggests the district may need to focus on improving elementary-level academic achievement. Overall, the Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District appears to have several high-performing schools, particularly at the high school and middle school levels, but may benefit from a closer examination of its elementary school performance and resource allocation.

District Detail

 520 W Herring
Sour Lake, TX 77659-0490

 (409) 981-6400

SchoolDigger Rank:
221st of 961 Texas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,762

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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