Top 10 Best Howard County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,489 students in Howard County, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 58 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Howard County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Howard County, TX are Forsan High School, Forsan Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Howard County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Howard County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forsan High School
Math: 43% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
411 W 6th
Forsan, TX 79733
(432) 457-2223
Grades: 6-12
| 400 students
Rank: #22.
Forsan Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 W Main St
Forsan, TX 79733
(432) 457-0091
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Birdwell Ln
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4126
Grades: 3
| 264 students
Rank: #44.
Coahoma Elementary School
Math: 30% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 N Main
Coahoma, TX 79511
(432) 394-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Rank: #55.
Goliad Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 S Goliad
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4121
Grades: 4
| 243 students
Rank: #66.
Big Spring J High School
Math: 25% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
610 E 6th St
Big Spring, TX 79721
(432) 264-4135
Grades: 7-8
| 575 students
Rank: #77.
Big Spring Int
Math: 31% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 S Goliad
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4121
Grades: 5-6
| 534 students
Rank: #88.
Big Spring High School
Math: 23% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
707 E 11th Pl
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Grades: 9-12
| 1,100 students
Rank: #99.
Coahoma J High School
Math: 25% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 N Main
Coahoma, TX 79511
(432) 394-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 279 students
Rank: #1010.
Moss Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 Fordham Ave
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4148
Grades: K-2
| 473 students
Rank: #1111.
Coahoma High School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 N Main
Coahoma, TX 79511
(432) 394-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
Rank: #1212.
Marcy Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 Wasson Rd
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4144
Grades: K-2
| 353 students
Rank: n/an/a
Big Spring Daep
Alternative School
229 Airbase Rd
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Grades: 5-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
2500 Merrily Dr
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4130
Grades: PK
| 92 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Howard County, TX

Howard County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
229 Airbase Rd
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
708 E 11th Pl
Big Spring, TX 79720
(915) 264-4151
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2000 Goliad St
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4111
Grades: 5
| 314 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Howard County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Howard County, TX include Forsan High School, Forsan Elementary School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Howard County, TX?
14 public schools are located in Howard County, TX.
What percentage of students in Howard County, TX go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Howard County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Howard County, TX?
Howard County, TX public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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