Top 10 Best Hardin County Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 10,494 students in Hardin County, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 243 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Hardin County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Hardin County, TX are Hardin-jefferson High School, Lumberton High School and Lumberton Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardin County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Hardin County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Hardin County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hardin-jefferson High School
Math: 68% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3155 Hwy 326 S
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6430
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6430
Grades: 9-12
| 696 students
Rank: #22.
Lumberton High School
Math: 55% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
103 Lhs Dr
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7890
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7890
Grades: 9-12
| 1,244 students
Rank: #33.
Lumberton Primary
Math: 54% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
128 E Candlestick Dr
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7490
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7490
Grades: 1-3
| 926 students
Rank: #44.
Henderson Middle School
Math: 59% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3025 Hwy 326 S
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6420
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6420
Grades: 6-8
| 576 students
Rank: #55.
Lumberton Middle School
Math: 47% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
123 S Main
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7581
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7581
Grades: 7-8
| 622 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lumberton Intermediate School
Math: 43% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
107 Lhs Dr
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7790
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7790
Grades: 4-6
| 918 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Sour Lake Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1055 Hwy 326 S
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6440
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6440
Grades: PK-5
| 713 students
Rank: #88.
Kountze High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1488 Fm 1293
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-3474
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-3474
Grades: 9-12
| 330 students
Rank: #99.
Kountze Intermediate School
Math: 35% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Vaughn St
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-8230
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-8230
Grades: 3-6
| 302 students
Rank: #1010.
Silsbee Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
770 S 7th St
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7856
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7856
Grades: 1-5
| 1,028 students
Rank: #1111.
Silsbee High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1575 Hwy 96 N
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7877
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7877
Grades: 9-12
| 782 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Kountze Middle School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1676 Fm 1293
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-3551
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-3551
Grades: 7-8
| 171 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
West Hardin Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
39227 Hwy 105
Saratoga, TX 77585
(936) 274-5061
Saratoga, TX 77585
(936) 274-5061
Grades: PK-6
| 270 students
Rank: #1414.
West Hardin High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
39227 Hwy 105
Saratoga, TX 77585
(936) 274-5061
Saratoga, TX 77585
(936) 274-5061
Grades: 7-12
| 264 students
Rank: #1515.
Edwards-johnson Memorial Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1140 Hwy 327 E
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 647 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hardin County Alter Ed Elementary School
Alternative School
300 W Monroe St
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-8490
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-8490
Grades: 9-10
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hardin County Alter Ed Elementary School
Alternative School
415 Hwy 327 W
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Grades: 12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hardin County Alternative Aep Elementary School
Alternative School
Fm 1293
Saratoga, TX 77585
(409) 246-8490
Saratoga, TX 77585
(409) 246-8490
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hardin County J J A E P Elementary School
Alternative School
440 W Monroe
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-8490
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-8490
Grades: 9
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
565 Park Dr
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-3877
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-3877
Grades: PK-2
| 281 students
Rank: n/an/a
605 Woodrow St
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7850
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7850
Grades: PK-K
| 285 students
Rank: n/an/a
1020 S Main
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7695
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7695
Grades: PK-K
| 434 students
Hardin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hardin County Alter Ed High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
103 L H S Dr
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7580
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7580
Grades: 8-11
| 2 students
1205 N 5th St
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Grades: PK-1
| 513 students
695 Woodrow Rd
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Grades: 4-5
| 373 students
730 S 7th St
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Grades: 2-3
| 447 students
1355 M L K Dr
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 385-4241
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 385-4241
Grades: PK-K
| 343 students
39227 Hwy 105
Saratoga, TX 77585
(936) 274-5061
Saratoga, TX 77585
(936) 274-5061
Grades: 6-8
| 137 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hardin County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Hardin County, TX are Hardin-jefferson High School, Lumberton High School and Lumberton Primary.
How many public schools are located in Hardin County, TX?
22 public schools are located in Hardin County, TX.
What percentage of students in Hardin County, TX go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Hardin County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin County, TX?
Hardin County, TX minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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