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7.7 avg / 10

Best Schools in Hardin, Texas

3 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High

Public: 3
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 7.7/10

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
7.7/10

100% of schools rated 7+

Bachelor's degree or higher
60%

Adults 25+

Owner-occupied homes
100%

Of occupied housing units

How Hardin compares

Texas rank

#117 of 654

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+1.5

above Texas avg (6.2)

Schools in this city

3

About Schools in Hardin, Texas

Hardin, Texas is home to 3 schools, including 3 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 7.7 out of 10, schools in Hardin perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which measures academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

The highest-performing school in Hardin is Hardin EL with a composite score of 8.2/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Hardin is served by 1 school district: HARDIN ISD. These districts collectively serve 1,239 students.

Hardin's community shows 60% bachelor's degree attainment. The poverty rate in the area is 0.0%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by Level: All Levels (3) Elementary (1) Middle (1) High (1)
Filter by Type: All Types (3) Public (3)
Filter by Rating: All Ratings (3) Academics (3) Growth (3) Resources (3)
Filter by ZIP: 77561 (3)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1
HARDIN EL
568 students · Pre-K–5th 		8.2

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1
HARDIN J H
275 students · 6th–8th 		7.6

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1
HARDIN H S
396 students · 9th–12th 		7.4

Schools in Hardin

Hardin, Texas · 3 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Population

20

College Educated

60%

Homeownership

100%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Community Profile

It is a well-educated community where 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The local poverty rate of 0.0% is relatively low. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State
Texas
Total Schools
3
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
Districts
1
Avg Rating
7.7/10

Resources

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School District

HARDIN ISD

3 schools · 1,239 students

Nearby Cities

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6 mi
Liberty (5 schools)
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Dayton (7 schools)
12 mi
Devers (2 schools)
13 mi
Saratoga (2 schools)
13 mi
Richardson (2 schools)
17 mi
Cleveland (15 schools)
20 mi
Mont Belvieu (9 schools)
23 mi
Sour Lake (3 schools)
20 mi
Huffman (4 schools)
22 mi
Lewisville (2 schools)
23 mi
Anahuac (3 schools)
27 mi
China (2 schools)
25 mi
Crosby (9 schools)
26 mi
Shepherd (4 schools)
28 mi

Other Major Cities in Texas

Top metros statewide by school count.

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Hardin, Texas

How many schools are in Hardin, Texas?

Hardin has 3 schools, including 3 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Hardin, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Hardin is 7.7 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in Hardin, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Hardin on MySchoolScout is Hardin EL with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What is the best elementary school in Hardin, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Hardin on MySchoolScout is Hardin EL with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What is the best middle school in Hardin, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Hardin on MySchoolScout is Hardin J H with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What is the best high school in Hardin, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Hardin on MySchoolScout is Hardin H S with a composite score of 7.4/10.

How many school districts serve Hardin, Texas?

Hardin is served by 1 school district: Hardin ISD.

What is the education level in Hardin, Texas?

According to Census data, 60% of adults in Hardin have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Hardin, Texas?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Hardin is 15.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Hardin, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.