Hardin-Jefferson J H vs Sour Lake El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hardin-Jefferson J H
Sour Lake Tx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
656 students
Sour Lake El
Sour Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
720 students
| Measure | Hardin-Jefferson J H Sour Lake Tx, Texas | Sour Lake El Sour Lake, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #457 of 1,684 | #836 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #5069 of 15,369 | #14002 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 656 | 720 |
| Enrollment | 656 | 720 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.8% | 36.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 58% |
| city | Sour Lake Tx | Sour Lake |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sour Lake El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 61.9).
- •Hardin-Jefferson J H does better on math proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Sour Lake El does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 48%).
- •Sour Lake El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.5% vs 39.8%).
- •Sour Lake El does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.4).
- •Sour Lake El is the larger school with 720 students compared with 656.
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 J H better than Sour Lake El?
On the Success Index (US), Sour Lake El ranks higher (66.2 vs 61.9 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 J H and Sour Lake El?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Sour Lake Tx and Sour Lake in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hardin-Jefferson J H: 656. Sour Lake El: 720. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hardin-Jefferson J H and Sour Lake El rank in Texas?
Hardin-Jefferson J H is 457th of 1,684 and Sour Lake El is 836th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).