For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,257 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
1,257 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hardin Independent School District, which is ranked #779 of all 1,194 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.
Overall District Rank
#782 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
21%
54%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
72%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,498 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,190 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,498
$13,352
Spending / Student
$13,190
$14,079
Best Hardin Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hardin Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11285 Hwy 146n
Hardin, TX 77561
(936) 298-2114
Hardin, TX 77561
(936) 298-2114
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Hardin High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Fm 834 E
Hardin, TX 77561
(936) 298-2118
Hardin, TX 77561
(936) 298-2118
Gr: 9-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Hardin J High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
395 Fm 834 E
Hardin, TX 77561
(936) 298-2054
Hardin, TX 77561
(936) 298-2054
Gr: 6-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hardin Independent School District?
Hardin Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,257 students.
What is the rank of Hardin Independent School District?
Hardin Independent School District is ranked #779 out of 1,194 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, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hardin Independent School District?
Hardin Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Hardin Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,190 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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