| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District | China | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 2,697 | 5 | PK–12 | 4 |
| 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 |
| 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 11,331 students across 23 schools. The largest is Lumberton Independent School District with 4,195 students. Districts here average 5.2/10, 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 5 public school districts covering 11 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 (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Texas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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