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Best Hardin County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 10,691 students in Hardin County, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 243 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, Hardin-jefferson J High 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 44% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Hardin County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hardin-jefferson High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3155 Hwy 326 S
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6430
Gr: 9-12 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Hardin-jefferson J High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3025 Hwy 326 S
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6420
Gr: 6-8 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Lumberton Primary
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
128 E Candlestick Dr
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7490
Gr: 1-2 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Lumberton Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
107 S Lhs Dr
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7790
Gr: 6-8 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Kountze Intermediate School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
150 Vaughn St
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-8230
Gr: 3-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Lumberton High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
103 Lhs Dr
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7890
Gr: 9-12 | 1,232 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
West Hardin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
39227 Hwy 105
Saratoga, TX 77585
(936) 274-5061
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Lumberton Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
115 E Candlestick
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7581
Gr: 3-5 | 987 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
Sour Lake Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1055 Hwy 326 S
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6440
Gr: PK-5 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1010.
West Hardin High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
39227 Hwy 105
Saratoga, TX 77585
(936) 274-5061
Gr: 7-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1111.
Kountze Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1676 Fm 1293
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-3551
Gr: 6-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
Kountze High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1488 Fm 1293
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-3474
Gr: 9-12 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1313.
Silsbee Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
770 S 7th St
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7856
Gr: 1-5 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1414.
Kountze Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
565 Park Dr
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-3877
Gr: PK-2 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1515.
Edwards-johnson Memorial Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1140 Hwy 327 E
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1616.
Silsbee High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1575 Hwy 96 N
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7877
Gr: 9-12 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Hardin Co Alter Education
Alternative School
103 S Lhs Dr
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7580
Gr: 11 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Hardin Co Alternative Aep
Alternative School
300 W Monroe St
Saratoga, TX 77585
(409) 246-8490
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Hardin Co J J A E P
Alternative School
440 W Monroe
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-8490
Gr: 8 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Laura Reeves Primary
605 Woodrow St
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7850
Gr: PK-K | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Lumberton Early Childhood School
1020 S Main
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7695
Gr: PK-K | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

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, Hardin-jefferson J High 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hardin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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