For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,059 students in 79720, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 58 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 79720, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 79720, TX are Washington Elementary School, Goliad Elementary School and Big Spring Int. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79720 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 79720, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79720, TX Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Birdwell Ln
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4126
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4126
Grades: 3
| 264 students
Rank: #22.
Goliad Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 S Goliad
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4121
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4121
Grades: 4
| 243 students
Rank: #33.
Big Spring Int
Math: 31% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 S Goliad
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4121
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4121
Grades: 5-6
| 534 students
Rank: #44.
Big Spring High School
Math: 23% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
707 E 11th Pl
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Grades: 9-12
| 1,100 students
Rank: #55.
Moss Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Fordham Ave
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4148
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4148
Grades: K-2
| 473 students
Rank: #66.
Marcy Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Wasson Rd
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4144
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
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
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4130
Grades: PK
| 92 students
79720, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Anderson Accelerated High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
229 Airbase Rd
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
708 E 11th Pl
Big Spring, TX 79720
(915) 264-4151
Big Spring, TX 79720
(915) 264-4151
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2000 Goliad St
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4111
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4111
Grades: 5
| 314 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 79720, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 79720, TX include Washington Elementary School, Goliad Elementary School and Big Spring Int.
How many public schools are located in 79720, TX?
8 public schools are located in 79720, TX.
What percentage of students in 79720, TX go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 79720, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79720, TX?
79720, TX public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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