Hardin County Schools & Education
Hardin County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
94.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,950
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#185
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Hardin County
Measured School Summary
Hardin County performs at an average level with a school score of 49/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.5%.
Funding Context
At $5,950 per pupil, Hardin County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 13% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 21% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Hardin County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
21 public schools and 4 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
49/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #185 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
94.5%
2.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,950
$1,548 below the state average
School coverage
21
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Hardin County has 21 public schools across 4 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Hardin County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Hardin County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#185
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 7 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
LUMBERTON ISD
Elementary to high school visible
4,195 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
SILSBEE ISD
Elementary to high school visible
2,772 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
KOUNTZE ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,115 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
WEST HARDIN COUNTY CISD
Elementary and high visible
552 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
LUMBERTON ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 6 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Hardin County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Hardin County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Hardin County, Texas
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Multi-District Educational Hub
Hardin County features a robust system of 21 public schools serving 10,767 students. These campuses are spread across four districts and include nine elementary schools and five high schools.
Strong Graduation on a Lean Budget
The county maintains a high 94.5% graduation rate, which is notably higher than the state's 91.6% average. However, per-pupil spending is just $5,950, trailing the state average and the national $13,000 benchmark.
Lumberton ISD Anchors the Region
Lumberton ISD is the largest district, hosting 4,195 students across six schools. Silsbee ISD follows closely with 2,772 students, contributing to a landscape that contains no charter school options.
Suburban and Rural Variety
Hardin County offers a mix of 11 rural schools and 6 suburban campuses, with an average school size of 513 students. Lumberton High School is the largest campus with 1,229 students, while other rural schools offer much smaller cohorts.
School Overview
Total Schools
21
in Hardin County
Reported Enrollment
10,767
21 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Hardin County
LUMBERTON ISD
GuideSILSBEE ISD
KOUNTZE ISD
WEST HARDIN COUNTY CISD
21 Public Schools in Hardin County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 21 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUMBERTON H S | Profile | LUMBERTON ISD | LUMBERTON, 77657Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,229 |
| SILSBEE EL | Profile | SILSBEE ISD | SILSBEE, 77656Town: Fringe | 1–5 | Primary | 1,017 |
| LUMBERTON PRI | Profile | LUMBERTON ISD | LUMBERTON, 77657Suburb: Midsize | 1–3 | Primary | 982 |
| LUMBERTON MIDDLE | Profile | LUMBERTON ISD | LUMBERTON, 77657Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 969 |
| SILSBEE H S | Record | SILSBEE ISD | SILSBEE, 77656Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 814 |
| SOUR LAKE EL | Record | HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD | SOUR LAKE, 77659Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 767 |
| HARDIN-JEFFERSON H S | Record | HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD | SOUR LAKE, 77659Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 749 |
| EDWARDS-JOHNSON MEMORIAL MIDDLE | Record | SILSBEE ISD | SILSBEE, 77656Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 633 |
| LUMBERTON INT | Record | LUMBERTON ISD | LUMBERTON, 77657Suburb: Midsize | 4–5 | Primary | 622 |
| HENDERSON MIDDLE | Record | HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD | SOUR LAKE, 77659Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 617 |
| LUMBERTON EARLY CHILDHOOD SCH | Record | LUMBERTON ISD | LUMBERTON, 77657Suburb: Midsize | PK–KG | Primary | 392 |
| KOUNTZE H S | Record | KOUNTZE ISD | KOUNTZE, 77625Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 327 |
| KOUNTZE EL | Record | KOUNTZE ISD | KOUNTZE, 77625Rural: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 313 |
| LAURA REEVES PRI | Record | SILSBEE ISD | SILSBEE, 77656Town: Fringe | PK–KG | Primary | 308 |
| WEST HARDIN EL | Record | WEST HARDIN COUNTY CISD | SARATOGA, 77585Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 281 |
| WEST HARDIN H S | Record | WEST HARDIN COUNTY CISD | SARATOGA, 77585Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 270 |
| KOUNTZE INT | Record | KOUNTZE ISD | KOUNTZE, 77625Rural: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 243 |
| KOUNTZE MIDDLE | Record | KOUNTZE ISD | KOUNTZE, 77625Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 231 |
| HARDIN CO ALTER ED | Record | LUMBERTON ISD | LUMBERTON, 77657Suburb: Midsize | 8 | Alternative | 1 |
| HARDIN CO ALTER ED | Record | KOUNTZE ISD | KOUNTZE, 77625Rural: Distant | 8 | Alternative | 1 |
LUMBERTON H S
LUMBERTON ISD
LUMBERTON, 77657 / Suburb: Midsize
SILSBEE EL
SILSBEE ISD
SILSBEE, 77656 / Town: Fringe
LUMBERTON PRI
LUMBERTON ISD
LUMBERTON, 77657 / Suburb: Midsize
LUMBERTON MIDDLE
LUMBERTON ISD
LUMBERTON, 77657 / Suburb: Midsize
LUMBERTON EARLY CHILDHOOD SCH
LUMBERTON ISD
LUMBERTON, 77657 / Suburb: Midsize
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,950
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Hardin County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Hardin County, Texas?
Hardin County features a robust system of 21 public schools serving 10,767 students. These campuses are spread across four districts and include nine elementary schools and five high schools.
How do schools in Hardin County perform academically?
The county maintains a high 94.5% graduation rate, which is notably higher than the state's 91.6% average. However, per-pupil spending is just $5,950, trailing the state average and the national $13,000 benchmark.
What are the major school districts in Hardin County, Texas?
Lumberton ISD is the largest district, hosting 4,195 students across six schools. Silsbee ISD follows closely with 2,772 students, contributing to a landscape that contains no charter school options.
What is the school experience like in Hardin County?
Hardin County offers a mix of 11 rural schools and 6 suburban campuses, with an average school size of 513 students. Lumberton High School is the largest campus with 1,229 students, while other rural schools offer much smaller cohorts.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.