| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nederland Independent School District | Nederland | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 5,029 | 8 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Sabine Pass Independent School District | Sabine Pass | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 370 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Port Neches-Groves Independent School District | Groves | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 5,242 | 16 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Hamshire-Fannett Independent School District | Hamshire | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 2,065 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Port Arthur Independent School District | Port Arthur | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 8,152 | 15 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Beaumont Independent School District | Beaumont | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 16,730 | 29 | PK–12 | 6 |
How Jefferson County compares
Together they enroll 37,588 students across 73 schools. The largest is Beaumont Independent School District with 16,730 students. Districts here average 5.8/10, above the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Jefferson County, Texas
Jefferson County has 6 public school districts covering 14 zip codes. The top-rated district in Jefferson County is Nederland Independent School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Texas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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