For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,158 students in Sour Lake, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Sour Lake, TX are Hardin-jefferson High School, Hardin-jefferson J High School and Sour Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sour Lake, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Sour Lake have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sour Lake, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Hardin-jefferson J High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3025 Hwy 326 S
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6420
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6420
Gr: 6-8 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Sour Lake Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1055 Hwy 326 S
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6440
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6440
Gr: PK-5 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sour Lake, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Sour Lake, TX include Hardin-jefferson High School, Hardin-jefferson J High School and Sour Lake Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sour Lake?
3 public schools are located in Sour Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Sour Lake?
Sour Lake public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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