West Hardin County CISD School District

39227 Hwy 105
Saratoga, TX 77585
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 535 students in West Hardin County CISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in West Hardin County CISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
535 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

West Hardin County CISD School District, which is ranked #521 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#575 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
37%
44%
55%
51%
35-39%
46%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
8%
54%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
88%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,267 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,865 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,267
$13,352
Spending / Student
$12,865
$14,079

Best West Hardin County CISD School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Hardin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
39227 Hwy 105
Saratoga, TX 77585
(936) 274-5061
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
West Hardin High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
39227 Hwy 105
Saratoga, TX 77585
(936) 274-5061
Gr: 7-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Hardin Co Alternative Aep
Alternative School
300 W Monroe St
Saratoga, TX 77585
(409) 246-8490
Gr: 10 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Hardin County CISD School District?
West Hardin County CISD School District manages 3 public schools serving 535 students.
What is the rank of West Hardin County CISD School District?
West Hardin County CISD School District is ranked #521 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in West Hardin County CISD School District?
88% of West Hardin County CISD School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Hardin County CISD School District?
West Hardin County CISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is West Hardin County CISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,865 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 535 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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