Top Rankings
Lumberton Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,108 students in Lumberton Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Lumberton Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
4,108 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
268 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lumberton Independent School District, which is ranked #398 of all 1,193 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 97% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#404 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
46%
Graduation Rate
97%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.7%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
12%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
13%
% White
83%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,521 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,111 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$62 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$11,521
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,111
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Lumberton Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
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 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
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 | 1,232 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
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: 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: 11 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
1020 S Main
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7695
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7695
Gr: PK-K | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lumberton Independent School District?
Lumberton Independent School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,108 students.
What is the rank of Lumberton Independent School District?
Lumberton Independent School District is ranked #398 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lumberton Independent School District?
83% of Lumberton Independent School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lumberton Independent School District?
Lumberton Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Lumberton Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,111 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
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