For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 782 students in Sour Lake, TX.
The top ranked public high school in Sour Lake, TX is Hardin-jefferson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sour Lake, TX public high school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Sour Lake have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public high schools.
Sour Lake, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hardin-jefferson High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Sour Lake, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hardin-jefferson High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3155 Hwy 326 S
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6430
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6430
Grades: 9-12
| 782 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sour Lake, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Sour Lake, TX include Hardin-jefferson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sour Lake?
1 public high schools are located in Sour Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Sour Lake?
Sour Lake public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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