Best Schools in Jefferson County, TX
Jefferson County, TX has 88 public schools (16 high, 15 middle, 48 elementary) serving 46,945 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Jefferson County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jefferson County, TX
The top high schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beaumont Isd Early College H S
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaumont Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 299 Students
2. Hardin-jefferson H S
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Projected Test Scores
Hardin-jefferson Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 749 Students
3. Nederland H S
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Nederland Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1439 Students
4. Hamshire-fannett H S
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Projected Test Scores
Hamshire-fannett Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 635 Students
5. Bob Hope H S
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Projected Test Scores
Bob Hope School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 526 Students
6. Bridge City H S
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Bridge City Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 894 Students
7. Port Neches-groves H S
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Port Neches-groves Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1627 Students
8. West Brook Sr H S
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Beaumont Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2245 Students
9. Memorial H S
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Port Arthur Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2116 Students
10. Beaumont United H S
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Beaumont Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2131 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jefferson County, TX
The top middle schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bob Hope School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bob Hope School • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 465 Students
2. Wilson Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Nederland Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 812 Students
3. Henderson Middle
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Hardin-jefferson Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 617 Students
4. Central Middle
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Nederland Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 721 Students
5. Port Neches Middle
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Port Neches-groves Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 599 Students
6. Groves Middle
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Port Neches-groves Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 608 Students
7. Hamshire-fannett Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Hamshire-fannett Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 490 Students
8. Odom Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Beaumont Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 709 Students
9. Marshall Middle
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Beaumont Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 711 Students
10. Jefferson Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Port Arthur Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 837 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson County, TX
The top elementary schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hillcrest El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nederland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 576 Students
2. Helena Park El
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Nederland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 621 Students
3. Highland Park El
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Nederland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 432 Students
4. Langham El
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Nederland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 428 Students
5. Ehrhart School
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Projected Test Scores
Ehrhart School • Charter • Grades Pre K - 9 • 529 Students
6. Bob Hope School - El Campus
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Bob Hope School • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 708 Students
7. Hamshire-fannett El
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Projected Test Scores
Hamshire-fannett Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 644 Students
8. Hamshire-fannett Int
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Hamshire-fannett Isd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 296 Students
9. Vista Academy Of Beaumont
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Texas College Preparatory Academies • Charter • Grades Pre K - 6 • 216 Students
10. Sour Lake El
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Projected Test Scores
Hardin-jefferson Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 767 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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
38.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Jefferson County, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jefferson County, TX
How many schools are in Jefferson County, TX?
Jefferson County, TX has 88 public schools: 16 high schools, 15 middle schools and 48 elementary schools, serving 46,945 students in total.
How do schools in Jefferson County perform on state tests?
On average, 88 schools in Jefferson County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Jefferson County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jefferson County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jefferson County
8 places in Jefferson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
- Beaumont (28)
- Port Arthur (16)
- Nederland (7)
- Port Neches (6)
- Groves (3)
- China (2)
- Hamshire (1)
- Sabine Pass (1)
School districts (7)
- Beaumont Isd (27 schools)
- Port Arthur Isd (12 schools)
- Port Neches-Groves Isd (11 schools)
- Nederland Isd (7 schools)
- Bob Hope School (4 schools)
- Hamshire-Fannett Isd (4 schools)
- Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies Stem School (4 schools)