Lumberton, located in Hardin County, has a population of 9,000 and
another 15-16,000 or more residents live in the surrounding area
included in the 59 square-mile Lumberton Independent School District.
According to the 1990 census, Lumberton is the largest city in Hardin
County.
Lumberton was settled due to the abundance of timber. Many tons of
lumber have been shipped from this area. It borders on the Pine Island
Bayou and Village Creek where boating and fishing are common
attractions. Village Creek State Park, one of the State's newest State
Parks, is located on Village Creek in Lumberton.
A large number of civic clubs and organizations are active in the city,
including a very active Chamber of Commerce. There are churches
representing most major denominations. Lumberton has an active City
Government. Law enforcement is maintained by the City Police, with fire
and ambulance services provided by active volunteer groups. The City
has recently constructed a new public library for area residents.
Lumberton Municipal Utility District provides water and sewer services
for residents within the boundaries of the school district.
Lumberton Independent School District has the best of two worlds. The
conveniences of a large urban area located only a short drive away,
while Lumberton retains the atmosphere of a small, close-knit
community. Lumberton I.S.D. provides educational services to the city
of Lumberton and the surrounding area of southeast Hardin County.
Lumberton I.S.D. is fully accredited by Texas Education Agency.
Currently there are five campuses located within the city limits of
Lumberton, Texas. Pre-K
and kindergarten are located at the Lumberton Early Childhood School,
1st through 3rd grades are located at the Lumberton Primary School, 4th
through 6th grades are housed at Lumberton Intermediate School, 7th and
8th grades are at Lumberton Middle School, and 9th through 12th graders
attend Lumberton High School.
Lumberton
takes pride in its excellent educational system and is
committed to providing the best possible education to its
students. School buildings are well designed and
classrooms are completely air conditioned. In recent
years several of Lumberton's graduates have done well in
National Merit Scholarship competition. Lumberton has made a commitment to be number one
in technology. With an enrollment of over 3400
students, the Lumberton School District operates a
comprehensive school program for pre-kindergarten through
twelfth grade students. A fleet of buses transport
students on each of the five campuses. Specially
equipped buses transport Special Education students.
Transportation is available for all students.
Lumberton schools present students with the opportunity to grow
academically and to participate in a variety of extracurricular
activities. Each year Lumberton students take part in UIL activities
including
music at all schools, UIL academic events, athletic programs,
performing arts,
choir, dance and drill teams, academic decathlon. Lumberton High School
also offers students programs in cosmetology, micro-computer, Tech
Prep,
Agriculture and other vocational programs.
Silsbee, 10 minutes to the north and Beaumont 10 minutes to the south
provide services to residents. From their home, Lumberton residents
find it an easy drive to Beaumont via Eastex Freeway. For residents in
search of college or university degrees, Lamar University is a short 30
minute commute. Several physicians are in private practice in
Lumberton.
Living is friendly, informal, and comfortable in Lumberton. During the
last two decades Lumberton has been recognized as one of the fastest
growing communities in Southeast Texas. Its growth in the future is
expected to continue as city-dwellers seek refuge from the towered
confusion of the metropolis.