Top 10 Best Howard County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,358 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 Forsan Elementary School, Forsan High School and Goliad 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 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), 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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Howard County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forsan Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 W Main St
Forsan, TX 79733
(432) 457-0091
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #22.
Forsan High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
411 W 6th
Forsan, TX 79733
(432) 457-2223
Grades: 6-12
| 394 students
Rank: #33.
Goliad Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1900 S Goliad
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4121
Grades: 4
| 232 students
Rank: #44.
Coahoma Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 N Main
Coahoma, TX 79511
(432) 394-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #55.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Birdwell Ln
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4126
Grades: 3
| 273 students
Rank: #66.
Big Spring Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 S Goliad
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4121
Grades: 5-6
| 489 students
Rank: #77.
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
| 1,084 students
Rank: #88.
Moss Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 Fordham Ave
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4148
Grades: K-2
| 461 students
Rank: #99.
Coahoma J High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 N Main
Coahoma, TX 79511
(432) 394-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 256 students
Rank: #1010.
Big Spring J High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
624 E 6th St
Big Spring, TX 79721
(432) 264-4135
Grades: 7-8
| 516 students
Rank: #1111.
Coahoma High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 N Main
Coahoma, TX 79511
(432) 394-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 271 students
Rank: #1212.
Marcy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 Wasson Rd
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4144
Grades: K-2
| 360 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
Rank: n/an/a
2500 Merrily Dr
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4130
Grades: PK
| 95 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 Elementary School, Forsan High School and Goliad 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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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