For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,239 students in Hardin, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Hardin, TX are Hardin High School, Hardin Elementary School and Hardin J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardin, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hardin have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hardin, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hardin High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Fm 834 E
Hardin, TX 77561
(936) 298-2118
Hardin, TX 77561
(936) 298-2118
Grades: 9-12
| 396 students
Rank: #22.
Hardin Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11285 Hwy 146n
Hardin, TX 77561
(936) 298-2114
Hardin, TX 77561
(936) 298-2114
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #33.
Hardin J High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
395 Fm 834 E
Hardin, TX 77561
(936) 298-2054
Hardin, TX 77561
(936) 298-2054
Grades: 6-8
| 275 students
Hardin, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
230 Cr 2003 N
Hardin, TX 77561
(936) 298-2054
Hardin, TX 77561
(936) 298-2054
Grades: 6
| 100 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hardin, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Hardin, TX include Hardin High School, Hardin Elementary School and Hardin J High School.
How many public schools are located in Hardin?
3 public schools are located in Hardin.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin?
Hardin public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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