For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,735 students in Howard County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Howard County, TX are Forsan High School, Big Spring High School and Coahoma High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Howard County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Howard County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Coahoma High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Howard County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Big Spring High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
707 E 11th Pl
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Grades: 9-12
| 1,044 students
Rank: #33.
Coahoma High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Main
Coahoma, TX 79511
(432) 394-5000
Coahoma, TX 79511
(432) 394-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 303 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 high schools in Howard County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Howard County, TX include Forsan High School, Big Spring High School and Coahoma High School.
How many public high schools are located in Howard County?
4 public high schools are located in Howard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard County?
Howard County public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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