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Hardin-jefferson High School

Hardin-jefferson ISD · Jefferson County · 3155 HWY 326 S, Sour Lake, TX 77659

(409)981-6430

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9/10
#226
Rank 226 out of 1,276
Top 18%
English Language Arts8/10 · #389 · 72nd percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #94 · 93rd percentile
Science8/10 · #350 · 72nd percentile

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School Overview

Hardin-Jefferson High School sits in the small community of Sour Lake, tucked into the piney woods of Southeast Texas just west of Beaumont, where Friday night football is practically a civic religion and the tight-knit community wraps itself around its schools. The Hawks punch well above their size, with math scores that rank in the top 10% statewide — making this a solid choice for families who want a rigorous academic program without the noise of a big-city district. If you're drawn to small-town life where teachers know your kid by name and school pride runs deep, Hardin-Jefferson is worth a serious look.

Student Demographics

448 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

White
286 (64%)
African American
81 (18%)
Hispanic
56 (13%)
Asian
9 (2%)
Other
16 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners20 (4%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged166 (37%)
Students with Disabilities69 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

782
Enrollment
53.2
Teachers (FTE)
14.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4.4
Administrators (FTE)