For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,298 students in Howard County, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 45 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 Goliad Elementary School, Forsan High School and Forsan 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 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Howard County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Howard County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Goliad Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 S Goliad
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4121
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4121
Gr: 4 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Forsan High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
411 W 6th
Forsan, TX 79733
(432) 457-2223
Forsan, TX 79733
(432) 457-2223
Gr: 6-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Forsan Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 W Main St
Forsan, TX 79733
(432) 457-0091
Forsan, TX 79733
(432) 457-0091
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Coahoma Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 N Main
Coahoma, TX 79511
(432) 394-5000
Coahoma, TX 79511
(432) 394-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Birdwell Ln
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4126
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4126
Gr: 3 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Big Spring Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 S Goliad
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4121
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4121
Gr: 5-6 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Coahoma J High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Main
Coahoma, TX 79511
(432) 394-5000
Coahoma, TX 79511
(432) 394-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
Big Spring J High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
624 E 6th St
Big Spring, TX 79721
(432) 264-4135
Big Spring, TX 79721
(432) 264-4135
Gr: 7-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #99.
Moss Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Fordham Ave
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4148
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4148
Gr: K-2 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1010.
Coahoma High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Main
Coahoma, TX 79511
(432) 394-5000
Coahoma, TX 79511
(432) 394-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1111.
Big Spring High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
707 E 11th Pl
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Gr: 9-12 | 1,044 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1212.
Marcy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Wasson Rd
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4144
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4144
Gr: K-2 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
2500 Merrily Dr
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4130
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4130
Gr: PK | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Howard County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Anderson Accelerated High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
229 Airbase Rd
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Gr: 11-12
2000 Goliad St
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4111
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4111
Gr: 5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Howard County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Howard County, TX include Goliad Elementary School, Forsan High School and Forsan Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Howard County?
14 public schools are located in Howard County.
What percentage of students in Howard County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Howard County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Howard County?
Howard County public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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