Best 79720 Texas Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,100 students in 79720, TX.
The top ranked public high school in 79720, TX is Big Spring High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 79720 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 79720, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 79720 have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Big Spring High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Best 79720, TX Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Big Spring High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
707 E 11th Pl
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Grades: 9-12
| 1,100 students
Rank: n/an/a
Big Spring Daep
Alternative School
229 Airbase Rd
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 79720 Texas

79720, Texas 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 high schools in 79720, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 79720, TX include Big Spring High School.
How many public high schools are located in 79720, TX?
2 public high schools are located in 79720, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in 79720, TX?
79720, TX public high schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

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