| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District | Sour Lake | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 2,697 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Lumberton Independent School District | Lumberton | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 4,195 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Kountze Independent School District | Kountze | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 1,115 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Warren Independent School District | Village Mills | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 1,268 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| West Hardin County Consolidated Independent School District | Thicket | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 552 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Silsbee Independent School District | Silsbee | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 2,772 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Hardin County compares
Together they enroll 12,599 students across 28 schools. The largest is Lumberton Independent School District with 4,195 students. Districts here average 5.3/10, below the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Hardin County, Texas
Hardin County has 6 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Hardin County is Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (STAAR 2023), ranked against all districts in Texas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Hardin County, TX?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Hardin County, TX. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Hardin County, TX?
Of the districts serving Hardin County, Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 69th percentile among Texas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Texas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Texas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Texas only, never across state lines.