Jefferson County

Texas · Public K-12

Within Jefferson County, Texas, families have 92 public-school options to consider, collectively serving 42,825 K-12 students. Beaumont ISD is the heaviest district by enrollment. By grade band, the county runs 42 elementary, 13 middle, and 26 high schools.

7-year change in Jefferson County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25

Total enrollment

42,825

-159 (0%) vs SY 2017-18

School count

+1 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18

% White

20%

was 24%

% Hispanic

37%

was 31%

% Black

37%

was 38%

% Asian

was 4%

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

16 districts

Enrollment

42,825

NCES CCD

Median income

$60,026

Below Texas avg

Free/reduced lunch

71.2%

Above Texas avg

Elementary

21,259 students

Middle

7,620 students

High

11,809 students

Combined / other

2,137 students

LARGEST DISTRICT

BEAUMONT ISD

16,336 students · 16 districts in Jefferson County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Jefferson County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents

White

40%

Hispanic

24%

Black

33%

Asian

Two or more

14%

Native American

Pacific Islander

School enrollment

White

20%

Hispanic

37%

Black

37%

Asian

Two or more

Native American

Pacific Islander

Bachelor's+

19.7%

adults 25+

Poverty rate

16.4%

ACS 5-year

Unemployment

6.3%

civilian labor

Median age

24.6% under 18

Test scores in Jefferson County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 58 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.

Top 5 schools (ELA)

BEAUMONT ISD EARLY COLLEGE H S· 86.0%
SABINE PASS SCHOOL· 77.0%
BOB HOPE H S· 72.0%
BOB HOPE SCHOOL· 70.0%
HELENA PARK EL· 70.0%

Lowest 5 schools (ELA)

FEHL-PRICE EL· 15.0%
HOMER DR EL· 21.0%
PIETZSCH/MAC ARTHUR EL· 21.0%
DR MAE E JONES-CLARK EL· 22.0%
BLANCHETTE EL· 23.0%

See all 58 schools in Jefferson County ranked by score →

All schools (92)

Largest A-Z Top rated

Name	City	Level	Grades	Enrollment	Rating
WEST BROOK SR H S	Beaumont	High	09-12	2,213	·
MEMORIAL H S	Port Arthur	High	09-12	2,140	·
BEAUMONT UNITED H S	Beaumont	High	09-12	2,035	·
PORT NECHES-GROVES H S	Port Neches	High	09-12	1,720	·
NEDERLAND H S	Nederland	High	09-12	1,500	·
HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY- BEAUMONT	Beaumont	Combined	PK-12	1,206	·
PIETZSCH/MAC ARTHUR EL	Beaumont	Elementary	PK-08	1,134	·
JEFFERSON MIDDLE	Port Arthur	Middle	06-08	857	·
ODOM MIDDLE	Beaumont	Middle	06-08	837	·
HELENA PARK EL	Nederland	Elementary	PK-05	760	·
REGINA HOWELL EL	Beaumont	Elementary	PK-05	742	·
GUESS EL	Beaumont	Elementary	PK-05	722	·
HILLCREST EL	Nederland	Elementary	PK-05	717	·
CALDWOOD EL	Beaumont	Elementary	PK-05	694	·
MARSHALL MIDDLE	Beaumont	Middle	06-08	694	·
HOUSTON EL	Port Arthur	Elementary	PK-05	689	·
WILSON MIDDLE	Nederland	Middle	06-08	678	·
TYRRELL EL	Port Arthur	Elementary	PK-05	670	·
BOB HOPE SCHOOL - EL CAMPUS	Port Arthur	Elementary	PK-05	650	·
GROVES MIDDLE	Groves	Middle	06-08	647	·
STAFF SERGEANT LUCIAN ADAMS EL	Port Arthur	Elementary	PK-05	644	·
VINCENT MIDDLE	Beaumont	Middle	06-08	637	·
HAMSHIRE-FANNETT H S	Hamshire	High	09-12	633	·
HAMSHIRE-FANNETT EL	Beaumont	Elementary	PK-03	628	·
LINCOLN MIDDLE	Port Arthur	Middle	06-08	619	·
GROVES PRI	Groves	Elementary	PK-02	613	·
GROVES INT	Groves	Elementary	03-05	609	·
PORT NECHES INT	Port Neches	Elementary	03-05	607	·
CHINA EL	China	Elementary	PK-05	600	·
PORT NECHES MIDDLE	Port Neches	Middle	06-08	575	·
PORT NECHES PRI	Port Neches	Elementary	PK-02	574	·
EHRHART SCHOOL	Beaumont	Combined	PK-09	559	·
CENTRAL MIDDLE	Nederland	Middle	06-08	556	·
BOB HOPE H S	Port Arthur	High	09-12	555	·
LANGHAM EL	Nederland	Elementary	PK-05	553	·
HIGHLAND PARK EL	Nederland	Elementary	PK-05	547	·
TRAVIS EL	Port Arthur	Elementary	PK-05	543	·
BOB HOPE SCHOOL BEAUMONT	Beaumont	Elementary	PK-08	536	·
LAKEVIEW EL	Port Arthur	Elementary	PK-05	535	·
SMITH MIDDLE	Beaumont	Middle	06-08	532	·
DR MAE E JONES-CLARK EL	Beaumont	Elementary	PK-05	530	·
AMELIA EL	Beaumont	Elementary	PK-05	528	·
MARTIN EL	Beaumont	Elementary	PK-05	517	·
BINGMAN PK	Beaumont	Elementary	PK-PK	509	·
CURTIS EL	Beaumont	Elementary	PK-05	509	·
PORT ACRES EL	Port Arthur	Elementary	PK-05	507	·
CHARLTON-POLLARD EL	Beaumont	Elementary	PK-05	502	·
DISHMAN EL	Beaumont	Elementary	PK-05	500	·
HOMER DR EL	Beaumont	Elementary	PK-05	495	·
BLANCHETTE EL	Beaumont	Elementary	KG-05	485	·
FLETCHER EL	Beaumont	Elementary	PK-05	479	·
BOB HOPE SCHOOL	Port Arthur	Middle	06-08	473	·
HAMSHIRE-FANNETT MIDDLE	Beaumont	Middle	06-08	469	·
FEHL-PRICE EL	Beaumont	Elementary	PK-05	402	·
WHEATLEY SCHOOL OF EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS	Port Arthur	Elementary	PK-PK	380	·
SABINE PASS SCHOOL	Sabine Pass	Combined	PK-12	372	·
BEAUMONT ISD EARLY COLLEGE H S	Beaumont	High	09-12	321	·
HAMSHIRE-FANNETT INT	Beaumont	Elementary	04-05	275	·
TEKOA ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED STUDIES	Port Arthur	Elementary	PK-05	236	·
DEQUEEN EL	Port Arthur	Elementary	03-05	232	·
WASHINGTON EL	Port Arthur	Elementary	PK-02	223	·
EVOLUTION ACADEMY BEAUMONT	Beaumont	High	09-12	202	·
IGNITE COMMUNITY SCHOOL - BEAUMONT	Beaumont	Elementary	PK-06	179	·
PAUL A BROWN ALTERNATIVE CENTER	Beaumont	High	09-12	171	·
PATHWAYS LEARNING CTR	Beaumont	High	06-12	131	·
STILES	Beaumont	High	09-11	95	·
TEKOA ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED STUDIES	Port Arthur	High	09-12	52	·
TEKOA ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED STUDIES	Port Arthur	Middle	06-08	46	·
JEFFERSON CO YOUTH ACAD	Beaumont	High	07-10	13	·
TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOLS - BEAUMONT CAMPUS	Beaumont	High	07-12	12	·
JEFFERSON CO YOUTH ACAD	Beaumont	High	07-11	6	·
BEAUMONT NEW EL DAEP	Beaumont	Elementary	03-05	4	·
NEW AE	China	High	12-12	3	·
ALTER SCH	Port Neches	High	09-11	2	·
JEFFERSON CO J J A E P	Beaumont	High	07-10	2	·
JEFFERSON CO YOUTH ACAD	Beaumont	High	10-11	2	·
JEFFERSON CO J J A E P	Beaumont	High	12-12	1	·
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL	Nederland	High	06-12	0	·
JEFFERSON COUNTY YOUTH ACADEMY	Beaumont	High	06-12	0	·
O C TAYLOR CTR	Beaumont	High	09-12	0	·
PORT ARTHUR ALTERNATIVE CENTER	Port Arthur	High	06-12	0	·
STILWELL TECH CTR/CATE	Port Arthur	High	09-12	0	·
GROVES EL	Groves	Combined	M-M	·	·
JEFFERSON CO J J A E P	Sabine Pass	Elementary	M-M	·	·
LUCAS PK	Beaumont	Combined	M-M	·	·
M L KING MIDDLE	Beaumont	Elementary	M-M	·	·
PORT NECHES EL	Port Neches	Combined	M-M	·	·
RIDGEWOOD EL	Port Neches	Combined	M-M	·	·
TAFT EL	Port Arthur	Combined	M-M	·	·
VAN BUREN EL	Groves	Combined	M-M	·	·
WEST GROVES EARLY LEARNING CENTER	Port Arthur	Combined	M-M	·	·
WOODCREST EL	Port Neches	Combined	M-M	·	·

Cities in Jefferson County

Beaumont44 schools Port Arthur22 schools Nederland8 schools Port Neches8 schools Groves5 schools China2 schools Sabine Pass2 schools Hamshire1 school

About Jefferson County

Jefferson County is a population-heavy Texas county of about 253,878 residents, home to 92 public schools and roughly 42,825 students.

Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $60,026, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 16%. That income level is 10% noticeably below the Texas median.

In terms of grade levels, Jefferson County spans 42 elementary schools (21,259 students), 13 middle schools (7,620), 26 high schools (11,809), and 11 combined or other schools.

BEAUMONT ISD is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 16,336 students across Jefferson County.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Jefferson County has remained close to its prior level since SY 2017-18, moving from about 42,984 students to 42,825. Jefferson County now counts 77 public schools, up from 76 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment grew from 31% to 37%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Jefferson County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Jefferson County?

There are 92 public K-12 schools in Jefferson County, Texas, with a combined enrollment of about 42,825.

How many high schools are in Jefferson County?

Jefferson County, Texas has 26 public high schools, serving approximately 11,809 students.

How many middle schools are in Jefferson County?

Jefferson County, Texas has 13 public middle schools, serving approximately 7,620 students.

How many elementary schools are in Jefferson County?

Jefferson County, Texas has 42 public elementary schools, serving approximately 21,259 students.

What is the largest school district in Jefferson County?

BEAUMONT ISD is the largest school district in Jefferson County, serving approximately 16,336 students. The county contains 16 school districts overall.

How many people live in Jefferson County?

Jefferson County has roughly 253,878 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.

What is the median household income in Jefferson County?

Median household income in Jefferson County is $60,026, below the Texas average of $66,482. About 16.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

How educated are residents of Jefferson County?

Approximately 19.7% of adults 25 and older in Jefferson County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.

What share of students in Jefferson County qualify for free or reduced lunch?

Roughly 71.2% of students in Jefferson County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Texas county average of 61.1%.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Jefferson County schools?

Across Jefferson County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.3 to 1.

Jefferson County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data