Hardin-Jefferson High School

Summary:

Hardin-Jefferson High School is a public high school serving 749 students in grades 9-12 in Sour Lake, Texas. The school is part of the Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District, which is ranked 261 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hardin-Jefferson High School consistently ranks in the top 20% of Texas high schools, with a statewide ranking between 168 and 484 over the past 10 years. The school maintains a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong academic performance. Its 93.1% 4-year graduation rate is significantly higher than the state average, demonstrating the school's commitment to student success. Hardin-Jefferson students also outperform the state average on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams, with proficiency rates ranging from 69% to 77.65% across various subject areas, compared to the state averages of 44.73% to 69.1%.

Compared to nearby schools in the Beaumont Independent School District, such as Paul A. Brown Alternative Center and Beaumont United High School, Hardin-Jefferson High School's academic performance and graduation rates are significantly stronger. However, the school's performance for multi-racial and gifted and talented students is relatively weaker, ranking in the bottom half of Texas high schools. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, Hardin-Jefferson High School maintains its strong academic performance and graduation rates, suggesting effective support for these students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3155 Hwy 326 S
       Sour Lake, TX  77659-0639


(409) 981-6430

District: Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
396th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,273 Help


Feeder schools for Hardin-Jefferson High School:

Elementary:    China Elementary
    Sour Lake Elementary
Middle:    Hardin-Jefferson J H

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  749

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.6%
African American:
16.4%
Hispanic:
11.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hardin-Jefferson High School ranks better than 80.1% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.05. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hardin-Jefferson High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.6%), African American (16.4%), Hispanic (11.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hardin-Jefferson High School is 13.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hardin-Jefferson High School is $10,273.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hardin-Jefferson High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hardin-Jefferson High School 396th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Hardin-Jefferson High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District (Isd) 261st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hardin-Jefferson High School

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Rank History for all students at Hardin-Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 77.02 179th 1427 87.5%
2005 82.02 95th 1429 93.4%
2006 77.64 189th 1430 86.8%
2007 75.76 241st 1497 83.9%
2008 81.34 120th 1510 92.1%
2009 79.05 141st 1539 90.8%
2010 73.91 239th 1568 84.8%
2011 73.53 276th 1672 83.5%
2012 62.02 494th 1603 69.2%
2013 77.67 176th 1652 89.3%
2014 77.22 197th 1734 88.6%
2015 76.70 199th 1743 88.6%
2016 73.66 275th 1762 84.4%
2017 80.89 168th 1777 90.5%
2018 79.72 191st 1797 89.4%
2019 79.21 203rd 1857 89.1%
2021 76.34 293rd 1861 84.3%
2022 74.46 290th 1876 84.5%
2023 67.60 484th 1961 75.3%
2024 71.05 396th 1987 80.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hardin-Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.73 319th 588 45.7%
2022 45.82 325th 664 51.1%
2023 39.32 395th 677 41.7%
2024 42.60 414th 730 43.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hardin-Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.97 811th 1136 28.6%
2022 76.53 131st 1278 89.7%
2023 53.51 428th 1371 68.8%
2024 72.51 211th 1435 85.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hardin-Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.38 131st 1347 90.3%
2019 57.40 381st 1357 71.9%
2021 72.05 200th 1382 85.5%
2022 69.57 221st 1418 84.4%
2023 56.30 462nd 1478 68.7%
2024 55.27 513th 1547 66.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hardin-Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.67 164th 1794 90.9%
2019 80.51 160th 1818 91.2%
2021 71.14 302nd 1848 83.7%
2022 63.59 407th 1847 78.0%
2023 59.61 541st 1897 71.5%
2024 56.65 578th 1883 69.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Hardin-Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.54 163rd 1781 90.8%
2019 80.55 180th 1798 90.0%
2021 73.62 340th 1815 81.3%
2022 69.21 395th 1841 78.5%
2023 63.10 583rd 1891 69.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hardin-Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.01 668th 1137 41.2%
2019 70.94 172nd 1145 85.0%
2021 69.90 392nd 1177 66.7%
2022 37.05 932nd 1172 20.5%
2023 60.68 618th 1182 47.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Hardin-Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.34 83rd 1784 95.3%
2019 76.15 204th 1810 88.7%
2021 66.20 366th 1829 80.0%
2022 56.05 525th 1837 71.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Hardin-Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.22 246th 1803 86.4%
2019 76.29 259th 1824 85.8%
2021 76.10 268th 1840 85.4%
2022 75.78 270th 1853 85.4%
2023 68.33 438th 1913 77.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hardin-Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.77 47th 525 91.0%
2024 82.44 31st 529 94.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Hardin-Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.61 328th 1013 67.6%
2019 72.30 206th 1024 79.9%
2021 71.35 200th 1020 80.4%
2022 59.70 279th 1031 72.9%
2023 46.21 478th 1069 55.3%
2024 41.95 527th 1065 50.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hardin-Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.54 142nd 1691 91.6%
2019 62.09 476th 1714 72.2%
2021 77.71 203rd 1743 88.4%
2022 71.30 295th 1762 83.3%
2023 71.52 312th 1820 82.9%
2024 75.28 225th 1804 87.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Hardin-Jefferson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.61 283rd 1539 81.6%
2019 73.84 273rd 1526 82.1%
2021 66.03 399th 1510 73.6%
2022 67.96 343rd 1525 77.5%
2023 58.53 588th 1576 62.7%
2024 63.55 420th 1556 73.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Hardin-Jefferson High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 410 95 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1990 424 78 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1991 444 68 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1992 475 84 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1993 511 94 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 612
1994 552 100 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 663
1995 605 96 1 17 0 n/a n/a 0 719
1996 605 96 1 17 0 n/a n/a 0 719
1997 609 94 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 716
1998 613 91 0 18 1 n/a n/a 0 723
1999 632 87 2 21 1 n/a n/a 0 743
2000 616 80 1 21 1 n/a n/a 0 719
2001 592 81 0 21 1 n/a n/a 0 695
2002 567 75 0 21 1 n/a n/a 0 664
2003 567 75 0 21 1 n/a n/a 0 664
2004 566 85 2 21 1 n/a n/a 0 675
2005 553 89 2 23 0 n/a n/a 0 667
2006 578 102 3 24 0 n/a n/a 0 707
2007 546 89 2 31 1 n/a n/a 0 669
2008 546 82 2 31 0 n/a n/a 0 661
2009 544 80 1 32 0 n/a n/a 0 657
2010 478 75 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 582
2011 445 78 0 29 0 0 2 0 554
2012 469 71 2 26 1 0 2 0 571
2013 478 77 2 33 1 0 3 0 594
2014 497 61 2 36 1 0 6 0 603
2015 529 63 2 39 1 0 5 0 639
2016 507 74 1 52 1 0 4 0 639
2017 526 62 4 50 4 0 7 0 653
2018 525 68 4 47 2 0 10 0 656
2019 533 79 6 72 2 1 7 0 700
2020 532 78 8 72 3 2 7 0 702
2021 500 92 6 80 2 1 15 0 696
2022 504 105 5 88 3 1 20 0 726
2023 506 123 9 83 1 1 26 0 749

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hardin-Jefferson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 510 n/a n/a n/a
1990 508 38.0 13.3 n/a
1991 517 17.8 29.0 n/a
1992 569 37.4 15.2 13.7
1993 612 38.0 16.1 16.8
1994 663 40.1 16.5 14.5
1995 719 46.2 15.6 12.4
1996 719 46.2 15.6 12.4
1997 716 46.5 15.4 9.8
1998 723 48.0 15.1 8.4
1999 743 48.2 15.4 14.8
2000 719 49.6 14.5 13.1
2001 695 49.7 14.0 12.1
2002 664 49.2 13.5 18.2
2003 664 49.2 13.5 18.2
2004 675 49.8 13.6 19.3
2005 667 48.9 13.6 23.4
2006 707 48.8 14.5 21.2
2007 669 49.1 13.6 25.3
2008 661 49.3 13.4 24.4
2009 657 48.9 13.4 29.4
2010 582 49.0 11.8 28.9
2011 554 45.6 12.1 29.2
2012 571 41.5 13.7 26.3
2013 594 42.9 13.8 26.8
2014 603 45.0 13.3 25.9
2015 639 49.0 13.0 26.1
2016 639 51.0 12.5 29.9
2017 653 46.8 13.9 30.2
2018 656 49.0 13.3 35.5
2019 700 52.9 13.2 36
2020 702 54.0 12.9 35
2021 696 52.3 13.3 33.8
2022 726 54.1 13.4 31
2023 749 53.6 13.9 37.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hardin-Jefferson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 510 n/a n/a n/a
1990 508 38.0 13.3 n/a
1991 517 17.8 29.0 n/a
1992 569 37.4 15.2 13.7
1993 612 38.0 16.1 16.8
1994 663 40.1 16.5 14.5
1995 719 46.2 15.6 12.4
1996 719 46.2 15.6 12.4
1997 716 46.5 15.4 9.8
1998 723 48.0 15.1 8.4
1999 743 48.2 15.4 14.8
2000 719 49.6 14.5 13.1
2001 695 49.7 14.0 12.1
2002 664 49.2 13.5 18.2
2003 664 49.2 13.5 18.2
2004 675 49.8 13.6 19.3
2005 667 48.9 13.6 23.4
2006 707 48.8 14.5 21.2
2007 669 49.1 13.6 25.3
2008 661 49.3 13.4 24.4
2009 657 48.9 13.4 29.4
2010 582 49.0 11.8 28.9
2011 554 45.6 12.1 29.2
2012 571 41.5 13.7 26.3
2013 594 42.9 13.8 26.8
2014 603 45.0 13.3 25.9
2015 639 49.0 13.0 26.1
2016 639 51.0 12.5 29.9
2017 653 46.8 13.9 30.2
2018 656 49.0 13.3 35.5
2019 700 52.9 13.2 36
2020 702 54.0 12.9 35
2021 696 52.3 13.3 33.8
2022 726 54.1 13.4 31
2023 749 53.6 13.9 37.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hardin-Jefferson High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,067 (10.7%) $8,904 (89.3%) $9,971
2020 $1,001 (9.7%) $9,358 (90.3%) $10,358
2021 $777 (7.6%) $9,496 (92.4%) $10,273

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hardin-Jefferson High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 203rd of 1857 High schoolsRanks 484th of 1961 High schools
 13.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Hardin-Jefferson High School)7567
 8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District (Isd))7871
 7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Hardin-Jefferson High School)8864
 24%
   End of Course Biology (Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District (Isd))8864
 24%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Hardin-Jefferson High School)7067
 3%
   End of Course English I Reading (Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District (Isd))7067
 3%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Hardin-Jefferson High School)7268
 4%
   End of Course English II Reading (Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District (Isd))7268
 4%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Hardin-Jefferson High School)8881
 7%
   End of Course U.S. History (Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District (Isd))8881
 7%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students700749
 7%
African American79123
 55.7%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian69
 50%
Hispanic7283
 15.3%
Pacific Islander11
White533506
 5.1%
Two or More Races726
 271.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36%37.5%
 1.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hardin-Jefferson High School

Hardin-Jefferson High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : China Elementary
Elementary : Sour Lake Elementary
Middle : Hardin-Jefferson J H

Hardin-Jefferson High School ranks 396th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Hardin-Jefferson High School are 68% White, 16% African American, 11% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 749 students attended Hardin-Jefferson High School.


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