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 West Hardin 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 42% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), 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 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lumberton High School, with 97% 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
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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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
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 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 Alternative Aep
Alternative School
300 W Monroe St
Saratoga, TX 77585
(409) 246-8490
Saratoga, TX 77585
(409) 246-8490
Gr: 4-12
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 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 West Hardin 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: 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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