For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,641 students in Hardin County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hardin County, TX are Hardin-jefferson J High School, Lumberton Middle School and West Hardin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardin County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Hardin County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hardin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hardin-jefferson J High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3025 Hwy 326 S
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6420
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6420
Gr: 6-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Lumberton Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
107 S Lhs Dr
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7790
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7790
Gr: 6-8 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
West Hardin High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
39227 Hwy 105
Saratoga, TX 77585
(936) 274-5061
Saratoga, TX 77585
(936) 274-5061
Gr: 7-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Kountze Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1676 Fm 1293
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-3551
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-3551
Gr: 6-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Edwards-johnson Memorial Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1140 Hwy 327 E
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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
Gr: 6-10 | 1 student
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
Gr: 4-12
Hardin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 12 | 1 student
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
Gr: 9 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
1205 N 5th St
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Gr: PK-1 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
695 Woodrow Rd
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Gr: 4-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
730 S 7th St
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Gr: 2-3 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
1355 M L K Dr
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 385-4241
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 385-4241
Gr: PK-K | 343 students Minority enrollment: 22%
39227 Hwy 105
Saratoga, TX 77585
(936) 274-5061
Saratoga, TX 77585
(936) 274-5061
Gr: 6-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hardin County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hardin County, TX include Hardin-jefferson J High School, Lumberton Middle School and West Hardin High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hardin County?
7 public middle schools are located in Hardin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin County?
Hardin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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