Reagan County Independent School District

1111 E Twelfth St
Big Lake, TX 76932-3513
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 855 students in Reagan County Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Reagan County Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,245 Schools
# Students
855 Students
5,525,134 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
368,175 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Reagan County Independent School District, which is ranked #630 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#617 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
41%
44%
50%
51%
35-39%
46%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%
(2022-23)
17.4%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
85%
54%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
14%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,372 is higher than the state median of $13,399. The school district revenue/student has declined by 62% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $66,283 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,372
$13,399
Spending / Student
$66,283
$14,129

Best Reagan County Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reagan County Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 N Pennsylvania Ave
Big Lake, TX 76932
(325) 884-3705
Gr: 6-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Reagan County Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
501 N Texas Ave
Big Lake, TX 76932
(325) 884-3705
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Reagan County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 Twelfth St
Big Lake, TX 76932
(325) 884-3705
Gr: 9-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Reagan County Independent School District?
Reagan County Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 855 students.
What is the rank of Reagan County Independent School District?
Reagan County Independent School District is ranked #630 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Reagan County Independent School District?
85% of Reagan County Independent School District students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Reagan County Independent School District?
Reagan County Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Reagan County Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $66,283 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 855 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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