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Best Jefferson County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public high schools serving 12,380 students in Jefferson County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, TX are Beaumont Isd Early College High School, Sabine Pass School and Nederland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Jefferson County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Port Neches-groves High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Jefferson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beaumont Isd Early College High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3410 Austin St
Beaumont, TX 77706
(409) 951-5720
Gr: 9-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Sabine Pass School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5641 S Gulfway Dr
Sabine Pass, TX 77655
(409) 971-2321
Gr: PK-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Nederland High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2101 18th St
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 727-2741
Gr: 9-12 | 1,500 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Ehrhart School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3380 Fannin St
Beaumont, TX 77726
(409) 839-8200
Gr: PK-9 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Harmony Science Academy- Beaumont
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4055 Calder Ave
Beaumont, TX 77706
(409) 838-4000
Gr: PK-12 | 1,206 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Port Neches-groves High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 Merriman St
Port Neches, TX 77651
(409) 729-7644
Gr: 9-12 | 1,720 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Hamshire-fannett High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12552 Second St
Hamshire, TX 77622
(409) 243-2512
Gr: 9-12 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Bob Hope High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4545 Hwy 73
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Gr: 9-12 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #99.
West Brook Sr High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8750 Phelan Blvd
Beaumont, TX 77706
(409) 617-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,213 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1010.
Memorial High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3501 Ssgt Lucian Adam Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,140 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Jefferson Co Youth Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5030 Ste 100 Hwy 69
Port Arthur, TX 77641
(409) 720-4019
Gr: 10-11 | 2 students
Rank: #1212.
Beaumont United High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3443 Fannett Rd
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 617-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,035 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Pathways Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Victoria
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 617-5700
Gr: 6-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Paul A Brown Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
88 Jaguar Dr
Beaumont, TX 77702
(409) 617-5720
Gr: 9-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Alter School
Alternative School
1810 Port Neches Ave
Port Neches, TX 77651
(409) 722-5924
Gr: 9-11 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Education School
Alternative School
300 S 12th St
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 727-5241
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson Co J J A E P
Alternative School
1149 Pearl St
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 720-4024
Gr: 12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson Co Youth Academy
Alternative School
5030 Hwy 69s Ste 100
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 720-4079
Gr: 7-11 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson County Youth Academy
Alternative School
5030 Hwy 69 Access Rd
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 720-4019
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
New Ae
Alternative School
200 W Lee St
China, TX 77613
(409) 981-6400
Gr: 12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
O C Taylor Center
Alternative School
2330 N St
Beaumont, TX 77702
(409) 617-5740
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Port Arthur Alternative Center
Alternative School
1030 Dunbar Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8650
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Stiles
Charter School
3060 Fm 3514
Beaumont, TX 77705
(512) 531-5500
Gr: 9-11 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Stilwell Tech Ctr/cate
Alternative School
3501 Sgt Lucian Adams Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4750
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, TX include Beaumont Isd Early College High School, Sabine Pass School and Nederland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson County?
20 public high schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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