Best High Schools in Jefferson County, TX

Jefferson County, TX has 28 high schools with 14,783 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Jefferson County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Jefferson County exceed expectations.

1. Hardin-jefferson H S

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hardin-jefferson Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 749 Students

2. Lumberton H S

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lumberton Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1229 Students

3. Nederland H S

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Nederland Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1439 Students

4. Beaumont Isd Early College H S

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Beaumont Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 299 Students

5. East Chambers H S

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

East Chambers Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 451 Students

6. Port Neches-groves H S

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Port Neches-groves Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1627 Students

7. Bob Hope H S

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bob Hope School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 526 Students

8. Hamshire-fannett H S

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hamshire-fannett Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 635 Students

9. West Brook Sr H S

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Beaumont Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2245 Students

10. Memorial H S

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Port Arthur Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2116 Students

Best Middle Schools in Jefferson County, TX

Jefferson County, TX has 18 middle schools with 10,502 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Jefferson County score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Jefferson County meet expectations.

1. Henderson Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hardin-jefferson Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 617 Students

2. Wilson Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Nederland Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 812 Students

3. Central Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Nederland Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 721 Students

4. Port Neches Middle

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Port Neches-groves Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 599 Students

5. Groves Middle

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Port Neches-groves Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 608 Students

6. Odom Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Beaumont Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 709 Students

7. Hamshire-fannett Middle

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hamshire-fannett Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 490 Students

8. Bob Hope School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bob Hope School • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 465 Students

9. Marshall Middle

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Beaumont Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 711 Students

10. Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies Stem School • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 38 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson County, TX

Jefferson County, TX has 55 elementary schools with 22,398 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Jefferson County score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Jefferson County meet expectations.

1. Helena Park El

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Nederland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 621 Students

2. Langham El

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Nederland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 428 Students

3. Hamshire-fannett El

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hamshire-fannett Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 644 Students

4. Woodcrest El

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Port Neches-groves Isd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 311 Students

5. Highland Park El

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Nederland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 432 Students

6. Ridgewood El

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Port Neches-groves Isd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 431 Students

7. Groves El

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Port Neches-groves Isd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 392 Students

8. Van Buren El

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Port Neches-groves Isd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 363 Students

9. Sour Lake El

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hardin-jefferson Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 767 Students

10. Port Neches El

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Port Neches-groves Isd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 378 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson County, TX

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Jefferson County, TX has a total population of 256,526 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Jefferson County, TX

48,305

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Jefferson County, TX.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

38.69 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.97 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

31.72 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson County, TX.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jefferson County, TX.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,845 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

54 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Jefferson County, TX Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations