For the 2025 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 10,691 students in Hardin County, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 253 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Hardin County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Hardin County, TX are Hardin-jefferson High School, Hardin-jefferson J 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 44% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hardin County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hardin County (2025)
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: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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 | 614 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Lumberton Primary
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
128 E Candlestick Dr
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7490
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7490
Gr: 1-2 | 610 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Lumberton Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
107 S Lhs Dr
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7790
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7790
Gr: 6-8 | 944 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Kountze Intermediate School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Vaughn St
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-8230
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-8230
Gr: 3-5 | 255 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Lumberton High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
103 Lhs Dr
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7890
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7890
Gr: 9-12 | 1,239 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
West Hardin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
39227 Hwy 105
Saratoga, TX 77585
(936) 274-5061
Saratoga, TX 77585
(936) 274-5061
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Lumberton Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 E Candlestick
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7581
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7581
Gr: 3-5 | 987 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
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 | 760 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1010.
West Hardin High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
39227 Hwy 105
Saratoga, TX 77585
(936) 274-5061
Saratoga, TX 77585
(936) 274-5061
Gr: 7-12 | 261 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1111.
Kountze Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1676 Fm 1293
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-3551
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-3551
Gr: 6-8 | 223 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
Kountze High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1488 Fm 1293
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-3474
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-3474
Gr: 9-12 | 331 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1313.
Silsbee Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
770 S 7th St
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7856
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7856
Gr: 1-5 | 959 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1414.
Kountze Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
565 Park Dr
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-3877
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-3877
Gr: PK-2 | 332 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1515.
Edwards-johnson Memorial Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1140 Hwy 327 E
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 598 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1616.
Silsbee High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1575 Hwy 96 N
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7877
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7877
Gr: 9-12 | 825 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Hardin Co Alter Education
Alternative School
103 S Lhs Dr
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7580
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7580
Gr: 6-10 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Hardin Co Alter Education
Alternative School
300 W Monroe St
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-8490
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-8490
Gr: 9 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hardin Co Alternative Aep
Alternative School
300 W Monroe St
Saratoga, TX 77585
(409) 246-8490
Saratoga, TX 77585
(409) 246-8490
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
605 Woodrow St
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7850
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7850
Gr: PK-K | 272 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
1020 S Main
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7695
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7695
Gr: PK-K | 416 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Hardin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hardin County Alter Ed Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
415 Hwy 327 W
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Gr: 12 | 1 student
Hardin County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
440 W Monroe
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-8490
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-8490
Gr: 9 | 1 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
1205 N 5th St
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Gr: PK-1 | 513 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
695 Woodrow Rd
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Gr: 4-5 | 373 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
730 S 7th St
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Gr: 2-3 | 447 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
1355 M L K Dr
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 385-4241
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 385-4241
Gr: PK-K | 343 students Minority enrollment: 22%
39227 Hwy 105
Saratoga, TX 77585
(936) 274-5061
Saratoga, TX 77585
(936) 274-5061
Gr: 6-8 | 137 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hardin County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Hardin County, TX include Hardin-jefferson High School, Hardin-jefferson J High School and Lumberton Primary.
How many public schools are located in Hardin County?
21 public schools are located in Hardin County.
What percentage of students in Hardin County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Hardin County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin County?
Hardin County public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hardin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hardin County include: Silsbee High School vs. Lumberton High School, Hardin-jefferson High School vs. Lumberton High School, Lumberton High School vs. Hardin-jefferson High School
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