Hardin Independent School District

290 Cr 2003 N
Hardin, TX 77561-0330
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,239 students in Hardin Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Hardin Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,239 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hardin Independent School District, which is ranked #781 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#782 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
31%
44%
50%
51%
42%
46%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
21%
53%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
72%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,680 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,382 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,680
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,382
$14,116

Best Hardin Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hardin Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11285 Hwy 146n
Hardin, TX 77561
(936) 298-2114
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Hardin High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Fm 834 E
Hardin, TX 77561
(936) 298-2118
Gr: 9-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Hardin J High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
395 Fm 834 E
Hardin, TX 77561
(936) 298-2054
Gr: 6-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hardin Independent School District?
Hardin Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,239 students.
What is the rank of Hardin Independent School District?
Hardin Independent School District is ranked #781 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin Independent School District?
72% of Hardin Independent School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hardin Independent School District?
Hardin Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Hardin Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,382 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,239 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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