Top 10 Best Hardin County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 10,767 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, Henderson Middle 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 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Hardin County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hardin-jefferson High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3155 Hwy 326 S
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6430
Grades: 9-12
| 749 students
Rank: #22.
Henderson Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3025 Hwy 326 S
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6420
Grades: 6-8
| 617 students
Rank: #33.
Lumberton Primary
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
128 E Candlestick Dr
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7490
Grades: 1-3
| 982 students
Rank: #44.
Lumberton Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
107 S Lhs Dr
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7581
Grades: 6-8
| 969 students
Rank: #55.
West Hardin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
39227 Hwy 105
Saratoga, TX 77585
(936) 274-5061
Grades: PK-6
| 281 students
Rank: #66.
Lumberton High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
103 Lhs Dr
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7890
Grades: 9-12
| 1,229 students
Rank: #77.
Lumberton Intermediate School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
115 E Candlestick
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7790
Grades: 4-5
| 622 students
Rank: #88.
Kountze Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
150 Vaughn St
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-8230
Grades: 3-5
| 243 students
Rank: #99.
Kountze High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1488 Fm 1293
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-3474
Grades: 9-12
| 327 students
Rank: #1010.
Sour Lake Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1055 Hwy 326 S
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6440
Grades: PK-5
| 767 students
Rank: #1111.
West Hardin High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
39227 Hwy 105
Saratoga, TX 77585
(936) 274-5061
Grades: 7-12
| 270 students
Rank: #1212.
Kountze Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1676 Fm 1293
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-3551
Grades: 6-8
| 231 students
Rank: #1313.
Kountze Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
565 Park Dr
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-3877
Grades: PK-2
| 313 students
Rank: #1414.
Silsbee Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
770 S 7th St
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7856
Grades: 1-5
| 1,017 students
Rank: #1515.
Edwards-johnson Memorial Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1140 Hwy 327 E
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 633 students
Rank: #1616.
Silsbee High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1575 Hwy 96 N
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7877
Grades: 9-12
| 814 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hardin Co Alter Education
Alternative School
103 L H S Dr
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7580
Grades: 8
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hardin Co Alter Education
Alternative School
300 W Monroe St
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-8490
Grades: 8
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hardin Co Alternative Aep
Alternative School
Fm 1293
Saratoga, TX 77585
(409) 246-8490
Grades: 11
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Laura Reeves Primary
605 Woodrow St
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7850
Grades: PK-K
| 308 students
Rank: n/an/a
1020 S Main
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7695
Grades: PK-K
| 392 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hardin County, TX

Hardin County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
415 Hwy 327 W
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Grades: 12
| 1 students
440 W Monroe
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-8490
Grades: 9
| 1 students
1205 N 5th St
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Grades: PK-1
| 513 students
695 Woodrow Rd
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Grades: 4-5
| 373 students
730 S 7th St
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Grades: 2-3
| 447 students
1355 M L K Dr
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 385-4241
Grades: PK-K
| 343 students
39227 Hwy 105
Saratoga, TX 77585
(936) 274-5061
Grades: 6-8
| 137 students

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, Henderson Middle 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hardin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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