For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,335 students in Howard County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Howard County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Howard County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forsan Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #22.
Forsan High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
411 W 6th
Forsan, TX 79733
(432) 457-2223
Forsan, TX 79733
(432) 457-2223
Grades: 6-12
| 388 students
Rank: #33.
Goliad Elementary School
(Math: 55% | 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
Grades: 4
| 271 students
Rank: #44.
Coahoma Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 N Main
Coahoma, TX 79511
(432) 394-5000
Coahoma, TX 79511
(432) 394-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 540 students
Rank: #55.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 43% | 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
Grades: 3
| 238 students
Rank: #66.
Big Spring Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | 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
Grades: 5-6
| 450 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: K-2
| 427 students
Rank: #88.
Coahoma J High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Main
Coahoma, TX 79511
(432) 394-5000
Coahoma, TX 79511
(432) 394-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 253 students
Rank: #99.
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
Grades: K-2
| 405 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
| n/a students
Howard County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
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 elementary schools in Howard County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Howard County, TX include Forsan Elementary School, Forsan High School and Goliad Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Howard County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Howard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard County?
Howard County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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