For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,441 students in Hardin County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Hardin County, TX are Hardin-jefferson High School, Lumberton High School and Kountze High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardin County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Hardin County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Hardin County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lumberton High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hardin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hardin-jefferson High School
(Math: 76% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 782 students
Rank: #22.
Lumberton High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
103 Lhs Dr
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7890
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7890
Grades: 9-12
| 1,239 students
Rank: #33.
Kountze High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1488 Fm 1293
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-3474
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-3474
Grades: 9-12
| 331 students
Rank: #44.
West Hardin High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
39227 Hwy 105
Saratoga, TX 77585
(936) 274-5061
Saratoga, TX 77585
(936) 274-5061
Grades: 7-12
| 261 students
Rank: #55.
Silsbee High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1575 Hwy 96 N
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7877
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7877
Grades: 9-12
| 825 students
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
Grades: 9
| 2 students
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
Grades: 6-10
| 1 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
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Hardin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 12
| 1 students
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
Grades: 9
| 1 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 high schools in Hardin County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Hardin County, TX include Hardin-jefferson High School, Lumberton High School and Kountze High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hardin County?
8 public high schools are located in Hardin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin County?
Hardin County public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Hardin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hardin County include: Hardin-jefferson High School vs. Lumberton High School, Silsbee High School vs. Lumberton High School, Lumberton High School vs. Hardin-jefferson High School
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