China El vs Hardin-Jefferson J H
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
China El
China · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
600 students
Hardin-Jefferson J H
Sour Lake Tx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
656 students
| Measure | China El China, Texas | Hardin-Jefferson J H Sour Lake Tx, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1698 of 4,686 | #457 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #23893 of 50,301 | #5069 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 600 | 656 |
| Enrollment | 600 | 656 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 39.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 62% |
| city | China | Sour Lake Tx |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hardin-Jefferson J H scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.9 vs 51.8).
- •Hardin-Jefferson J H does better on math proficiency (62% vs 43%).
- •China El does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 48%).
- •Hardin-Jefferson J H does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.8% vs 51%).
- •China El does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.4).
- •Hardin-Jefferson J H is the larger school with 656 students compared with 600.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is China El better than Hardin-Jefferson J H?
On the Success Index (US), Hardin-Jefferson J H ranks higher (61.9 vs 51.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are China El and Hardin-Jefferson J H?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between China and Sour Lake Tx in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
China El: 600. Hardin-Jefferson J H: 656. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do China El and Hardin-Jefferson J H rank in Texas?
China El is 1698th of 4,686 and Hardin-Jefferson J H is 457th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).