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Jefferson High School

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Jefferson High School ranks 1086 th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

1086^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas High Schools

Better than 46% of Texas high schools

Summary

Jefferson High School is a small, rural high school in Jefferson, TX, serving 383 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Jefferson Independent School District (Isd). The school’s most impressive achievement is its near-perfect graduation rate of 97.3% and a dropout rate of 0.0%, which far exceeds the state average and stands in stark contrast to the larger Marshall High School, which has an 85.6% graduation rate and a 1.7% dropout rate. With a low student-to-teacher ratio of 11.1:1, Jefferson offers a personalized learning environment that helps ensure students stay on track to graduate, even though over two-thirds of its students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Academically, Jefferson shows a clear strength in science, consistently outperforming the state average in Biology—most recently with 71.26% of students proficient compared to the state’s 70.51%. However, the school faces a persistent challenge in Algebra I, where only 45.33% of students met proficiency, well below the state average of 54.03%. This “Biology anomaly” versus the “Algebra I challenge” suggests a need for targeted math support. The school also excels with specific student groups, ranking in the 75th percentile for Hispanic students and the 76th percentile for Gifted and Talented students, indicating strong, tailored programs for these populations.

Compared to nearby schools, Jefferson occupies a unique middle ground. While Harleton High School (14 miles away) achieves higher test scores, it serves a less economically disadvantaged population. Meanwhile, Jefferson significantly outperforms Marshall High School in both graduation rates and most test scores, highlighting the benefits of its smaller size and community focus. The charter Texas Early College High School (18 miles away) excels in English but has a much higher student-teacher ratio. Overall, Jefferson’s data tells a compelling story of a school that successfully navigates socioeconomic challenges to ensure nearly all students graduate, making it a supportive choice for families prioritizing completion and a caring environment.

383

Students ?

11.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,405

Per pupil spending ?

67.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

#1 Bulldog Dr
Jefferson, TX 75657

(903) 665-2461

District: Jefferson Independent School District (Isd)

Feeder schools for Jefferson High School:

Elementary:	Jefferson Elementary
	Jefferson Pri School
Middle:	Jefferson J H

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.7%

African American:

35.5%

Hispanic:

8.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 48th percentile in 2016 → 46th in 2026

Strengths

✓97% graduate within 4 years

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!English I Reading scores 11 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school57%

District avg58%

Texas avg62%

1,086^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Bottom 46%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

666^th of 951Jefferson Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	45.4	1086 of 2009	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	38.5	1201 of 1974	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.4	1102 of 1990	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.8	1177 of 1961	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.8	1099 of 1876	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	37.6	1174 of 1861	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.3	1073 of 1857	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.0	916 of 1797	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	34.6	1135 of 1777	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	51.9	911 of 1762	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	48.0	1016 of 1743	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	47.2	1002 of 1734	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	37.5	1156 of 1652	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	37.3	1155 of 1603	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	62.9	690 of 1672	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	58.8	785 of 1568	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	55.6	842 of 1539	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	45.7	1024 of 1510	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	38.2	1118 of 1497	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	29.4	1172 of 1430	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	33.6	1125 of 1429	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	30.7	1182 of 1427	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	36.2	666 of 1086	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	28.4	583 of 834	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.0	446 of 1065	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.5	489 of 1069	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.9	475 of 1031	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	35.2	620 of 1020	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	36.9	603 of 1024	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	33.9	644 of 1013	36.4%	★★☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	24.5	1473 of 1837	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	27.7	1369 of 1829	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	26.0	1477 of 1810	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	43.9	868 of 1784	51.3%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	51.3	882 of 1936	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	31.0	1043 of 1504	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.9	1108 of 1880	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.3	978 of 1891	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.1	966 of 1841	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	44.3	1015 of 1815	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.9	1302 of 1798	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	34.7	1219 of 1781	31.6%	★★☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	70.0	285 of 1206	76.4%	★★★★☆
2025	59.4	498 of 964	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	72.0	205 of 1182	82.7%	★★★★☆
2022	51.4	762 of 1172	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	74.2	181 of 1177	84.6%	★★★★☆
2019	60.7	566 of 1145	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.4	461 of 1137	59.5%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	64.1	460 of 1860	75.3%	★★★★☆
2025	30.5	1020 of 1453	29.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	50.6	724 of 1805	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.8	981 of 1820	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.9	846 of 1762	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.5	888 of 1743	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	51.3	732 of 1714	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.2	563 of 1691	66.7%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	46.3	961 of 1937	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	31.3	1066 of 1513	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	43.5	937 of 1884	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	40.2	1092 of 1897	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.4	1020 of 1847	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.1	1253 of 1848	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	44.1	973 of 1818	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.8	949 of 1794	47.1%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	39.5	1165 of 1954	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	35.8	917 of 1515	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.2	938 of 1891	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	28.9	1363 of 1913	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	35.9	1165 of 1853	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	29.7	1301 of 1840	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	48.1	872 of 1824	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.6	778 of 1803	56.8%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	50.1	352 of 713	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	33.1	408 of 598	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	20.6	608 of 731	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	26.9	519 of 677	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	35.0	1033 of 1581	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	26.5	1033 of 1299	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	54.3	532 of 1548	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.8	485 of 1478	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	29.4	1061 of 1418	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	35.3	890 of 1382	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	20.9	1224 of 1357	9.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	28.5	1036 of 1347	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	35.4	1097 of 1584	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	29.9	941 of 1294	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	29.9	1144 of 1556	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	24.0	1253 of 1576	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	29.8	1142 of 1525	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	31.4	1107 of 1510	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	41.5	937 of 1526	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.5	909 of 1539	40.9%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Gifted and Talented (2026)76th percentile+30 vs school

Hispanic (2026)75th percentile+29 vs school

Female (2026)54th percentile+8 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)51st percentile+5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)50th percentile+4 vs school

Male (2026)40th percentile-6 vs school

African American (2026)39th percentile-7 vs school

Special Education (2026)35th percentile-11 vs school

White (2026)31st percentile-15 vs school

At Risk (2022)20th percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Biology71%~ state avg

U.S. History68%~ state avg

English II Reading56%-4 vs state

Algebra I45%-9 vs state

English I Reading44%-11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)	STAAR Mathematics (2026)	STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Jefferson High School	Public	9-12	#1 Bulldog Dr	Jefferson	75657	Marion County	Jefferson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 665-2461	383	34	11.1	67.1%	194 (50.7%)	136 (35.5%)	34 (8.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.4%)	45.4	1086^th of 2009 public high schools	45.9%		38.5	1201^st of 1974 public high schools	39.2%	115	45.3	71.3	44.3	56.3	68.2				$11,405
Harleton High School	Public	9-12	17000 State Hwy 154	Harleton	75651	Harrison County	Harleton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 777-2711	217	23	9.4	44.7%	172 (79.3%)	3 (1.4%)	30 (13.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.5%)	69.7	438^th of 2009 public high schools	78.2%		62.3	620^th of 1974 public high schools	68.6%	182	45.0	89.2	72.5	82.5	73.2				$13,886
Linden-Kildare High School	Public	9-12	2913 Farm Rd 125 S	Linden	75563	Cass County	Linden-Kildare Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 756-5314	186	19	9.6	58.1%	115 (61.8%)	25 (13.4%)	28 (15.1%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (8.6%)	54.6	829^th of 2009 public high schools	58.7%		63.5	583^rd of 1974 public high schools	70.5%	246	33.3	69.4	58.5	64.9	77.8				$13,929
Marshall Early Graduation School	Public	8-12	1202 Evans St	Marshall	75670	Harrison County	Marshall Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 927-8700	71	6	11.2	87.3%	10 (14.1%)	30 (42.3%)	29 (40.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	3.2	1922^nd of 2009 public high schools	4.3%		2.7	1930^th of 1974 public high schools	2.2%	8	8.3	11.1	0.0	20.0	27.3				$12,530
Marshall High School	Public	9-12	1900 Maverick Dr	Marshall	75670	Harrison County	Marshall Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 927-8800	1,467	97	15.1	74.5%	317 (21.6%)	471 (32.1%)	594 (40.5%)	7 (0.5%)	19 (1.3%)	2 (0.1%)	57 (3.9%)	26.6	1546^th of 2009 public high schools	23.0%		27.3	1458^th of 1974 public high schools	26.1%	88	12.8	52.1	38.6	54.9	53.3				$8,486
Texas Early College High School	Public, Charter	8-12	3714 E End Blvd S	Marshall	75672	Harrison County	Panola Charter School	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 935-4109	97	4	24.2		59 (60.8%)	9 (9.3%)	23 (23.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.2%)	60.2	679^th of 2009 public high schools	66.2%		59.2	694^th of 1974 public high schools	64.8%	15	57.9	72.7	75.0	80.0	58.6	71.4	28.6	42.9	$6,660

Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson High School

What district is Jefferson High School in?

Jefferson Independent School District (Isd)

Is Jefferson High School a good school?

Jefferson High School ranks 1086^th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Jefferson High School?

Jefferson High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Jefferson Elementary
Elementary : Jefferson Pri School
Middle : Jefferson J H

What is the racial makeup of Jefferson High School?

Students at Jefferson High School are 51% White, 36% African American, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Jefferson High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 383 students attended Jefferson High School.

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2025–26 STAAR, STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 12, 2026

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