Hardin-Jefferson H S vs Sour Lake El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.0 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
Sour Lake El
Sour Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
720 students
| Measure | Hardin-Jefferson H S Sour Lake, Texas | Sour Lake El Sour Lake, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 1,419 | #836 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #2505 of 16,910 | #14002 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 782 | 720 |
| Enrollment | 782 | 720 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.9% | 36.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 58% |
| city | Sour Lake | Sour Lake |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hardin-Jefferson H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.3 vs 66.2).
- •Hardin-Jefferson H S does better on math proficiency (72% vs 58%).
- •Hardin-Jefferson H S does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 53%).
- •Hardin-Jefferson H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.9% vs 36.5%).
- •Sour Lake El does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.5).
- •Hardin-Jefferson H S is the larger school with 782 students compared with 720.
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 Sour Lake El?
On the Success Index (US), Hardin-Jefferson H S ranks higher (73.3 vs 66.2 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 Sour Lake El?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Sour Lake and Sour Lake in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hardin-Jefferson H S: 782. Sour Lake El: 720. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hardin-Jefferson H S and Sour Lake El rank in Texas?
Hardin-Jefferson H S is 156th of 1,419 and Sour Lake El is 836th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).