For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 6,563 students in Hardin County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hardin County, TX are Hardin-jefferson J High School, Lumberton Primary and Lumberton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardin County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hardin County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hardin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hardin-jefferson J High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3025 Hwy 326 S
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6420
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6420
Grades: 6-8
| 614 students
Rank: #22.
Lumberton Primary
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
128 E Candlestick Dr
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7490
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7490
Grades: 1-2
| 610 students
Rank: #33.
Lumberton Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
107 S Lhs Dr
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7790
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7790
Grades: 6-8
| 944 students
Rank: #44.
West Hardin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
39227 Hwy 105
Saratoga, TX 77585
(936) 274-5061
Saratoga, TX 77585
(936) 274-5061
Grades: PK-6
| 280 students
Rank: #55.
Lumberton Intermediate School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 E Candlestick
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7581
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7581
Grades: 3-5
| 987 students
Rank: #66.
Kountze Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 Vaughn St
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-8230
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-8230
Grades: 3-5
| 255 students
Rank: #77.
Sour Lake Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1055 Hwy 326 S
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6440
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6440
Grades: PK-5
| 760 students
Rank: #88.
Kountze Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1676 Fm 1293
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-3551
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-3551
Grades: 6-8
| 223 students
Rank: #99.
Kountze Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
565 Park Dr
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-3877
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-3877
Grades: PK-2
| 332 students
Rank: #1010.
Silsbee Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
770 S 7th St
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7856
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7856
Grades: 1-5
| 959 students
Rank: #1111.
Edwards-johnson Memorial Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1140 Hwy 327 E
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 598 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hardin Co Alter Education
Alternative School
103 S Lhs Dr
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7580
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7580
Grades: 6-10
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hardin Co Alternative Aep
Alternative School
300 W Monroe St
Saratoga, TX 77585
(409) 246-8490
Saratoga, TX 77585
(409) 246-8490
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Hardin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hardin County Alter Ed Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
415 Hwy 327 W
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Grades: 12
| 1 students
Hardin County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
440 W Monroe
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-8490
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-8490
Grades: 9
| 1 students
1205 N 5th St
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Grades: PK-1
| 513 students
695 Woodrow Rd
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Grades: 4-5
| 373 students
730 S 7th St
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Grades: 2-3
| 447 students
1355 M L K Dr
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 385-4241
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 385-4241
Grades: PK-K
| 343 students
39227 Hwy 105
Saratoga, TX 77585
(936) 274-5061
Saratoga, TX 77585
(936) 274-5061
Grades: 6-8
| 137 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hardin County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hardin County, TX include Hardin-jefferson J High School, Lumberton Primary and Lumberton Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hardin County?
13 public elementary schools are located in Hardin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin County?
Hardin County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Hardin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hardin County include: Kountze Intermediate School vs. Sour Lake Elementary School, Sour Lake Elementary School vs. Kountze Intermediate School
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