Total enrollment
10,541
+47 (+0%) vs SY 2020-21
Hardin County
Texas · Public K-12
Across all districts in Hardin County, public schools number 23 and enroll approximately 10,541 K-12 students (11 elementary, 5 middle, and 7 high).
4-year change in Hardin County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
21
-1 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Hardin County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Texas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 47.9% | #71 of 192 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 10,541 | #64 of 196 | #782 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 21 | #66 of 196 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.2:1 | #124 of 196 | #1,454 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 48.6% | #171 of 196 | #1,690 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 41.5% | #150 of 192 | #1,430 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Hardin County school rankings
Residents
57,642
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
23
5 districts
Enrollment
10,541
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$75,808
Above Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
48.6%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
11
4,752 students
Middle
5
2,402 students
High
7
3,387 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
LUMBERTON ISD
4,108 students · 5 districts in Hardin County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Hardin County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
21.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.4%
civilian labor
Median age
39
24.7% under 18
Test scores in Hardin County
Latest 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 14 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- HARDIN-JEFFERSON H S· 70.0%
- LUMBERTON H S· 69.0%
- SOUR LAKE EL· 64.0%
- LUMBERTON INT· 58.0%
- WEST HARDIN H S· 58.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- WEST HARDIN EL· 40.0%
- SILSBEE H S· 44.0%
- EDWARDS-JOHNSON MEMORIAL MIDDLE· 45.0%
- KOUNTZE MIDDLE· 48.0%
- KOUNTZE H S· 49.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUMBERTON H S | Lumberton | High | 09-12 | 1,232 | · |
| LUMBERTON INT | Lumberton | Elementary | 03-05 | 987 | · |
| SILSBEE EL | Silsbee | Elementary | 01-05 | 921 | · |
| LUMBERTON MIDDLE | Lumberton | Middle | 06-08 | 918 | · |
| SILSBEE H S | Silsbee | High | 09-12 | 789 | · |
| HARDIN-JEFFERSON H S | Sour Lake | High | 09-12 | 782 | · |
| SOUR LAKE EL | Sour Lake | Elementary | PK-05 | 720 | · |
| HARDIN-JEFFERSON J H | Sour Lake Tx | Middle | 06-08 | 656 | · |
| EDWARDS-JOHNSON MEMORIAL MIDDLE | Silsbee | Middle | 06-08 | 597 | · |
| LUMBERTON PRI | Lumberton | Elementary | 01-02 | 574 | · |
| LUMBERTON EARLY CHILDHOOD SCH | Lumberton | Elementary | PK-KG | 396 | · |
| KOUNTZE EL | Kountze | Elementary | PK-02 | 336 | · |
| KOUNTZE H S | Kountze | High | 09-12 | 328 | · |
| LAURA REEVES PRI | Silsbee | Elementary | PK-KG | 281 | · |
| WEST HARDIN EL | Saratoga | Elementary | PK-06 | 280 | · |
| KOUNTZE INT | Kountze | Elementary | 03-05 | 257 | · |
| WEST HARDIN H S | Saratoga | High | 07-12 | 254 | · |
| KOUNTZE MIDDLE | Kountze | Middle | 06-08 | 230 | · |
| HARDIN CO ALTER ED | Lumberton | High | 11-11 | 1 | · |
| HARDIN CO ALTERNATIVE AEP | Kountze | High | 10-10 | 1 | · |
| HARDIN CO J J A E P | Kountze | Middle | 08-08 | 1 | · |
| HARDIN CO ALTER ED | Silsbee | Elementary | M-M | · | · |
| HARDIN CO ALTER ED | Kountze | Elementary | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Hardin County
About Hardin County
In Texas, Hardin County is a small county of about 57,642 residents. 23 public schools across the county serves about 10,541 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $75,808 a year, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 14% noticeably above the Texas median.
On the school-mix side, Hardin County is made up of 11 elementary schools (4,752 students), 5 middle schools (2,402), and 7 high schools (3,387).
LUMBERTON ISD dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 4,108 students on its own.
Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Hardin County has stayed largely flat since SY 2020-21, moving from about 10,494 students to 10,541. The school count fell from 22 to 21 across the same 4-year window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Hardin County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data