Hardin-Jefferson H S vs Hudson H S
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Texas, United States, 141 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hardin-Jefferson H S
Sour Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
782 students
Hudson H S
Lufkin · Public high · Grades 9–12
783 students
| Measure | Hardin-Jefferson H S Sour Lake, Texas | Hudson H S Lufkin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #156 of 1,419 | #251 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #2505 of 16,910 | #3756 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 782 | 783 |
| Enrollment | 782 | 783 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.9% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| city | Sour Lake | Lufkin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hardin-Jefferson H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.3 vs 68.2).
- •Hardin-Jefferson H S does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Hardin-Jefferson H S does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 62%).
- •Hardin-Jefferson H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.9% vs 46%).
- •Hudson H S does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.5).
- •Hudson H S is the larger school with 783 students compared with 782.
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 Hardin-Jefferson H S better than Hudson H S?
On the Success Index (US), Hardin-Jefferson H S ranks higher (73.3 vs 68.2 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 Hardin-Jefferson H S and Hudson H S?
About 141 km in a straight line, between Sour Lake and Lufkin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hardin-Jefferson H S: 782. Hudson H S: 783. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hardin-Jefferson H S and Hudson H S rank in Texas?
Hardin-Jefferson H S is 156th of 1,419 and Hudson H S is 251st of 1,419 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).