Potton-Hayden House · Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0Big Spring’s public schools score below 69% of Texas districts on tests and graduation
Reading proficiency in Big Spring’s districts is 40%, below the Texas average (51%). The grade covers the public school district serving Big Spring, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Texas, not nationally.
From Texas state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Big Spring’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 735 Texas towns with household incomes within a quarter of Big Spring’s, its schools beat 24%, lower than their 31% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 40% of tested students were proficient in reading and 36% in math, against 51% and 41% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
91% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90% across Texas. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,673 per student, against $12,815 across Texas (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 3 the district’s path is Washington El, then Big Spring J H, then Big Spring H S. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Runnels Academy (private) and New Hope Christian Academy - Big Spring (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Big Spring’s grade
C: better than 31% of Texas school districts, #484 of 642 Texas towns. Graduation is above the Texas average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Big Spring, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Big Spring
Moss El
Grades PK–K · 380 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Big Spring
Moss El
Grades PK–K · 380 students · 18:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Big Spring
Marcy El
Grades 1–2 · 513 students · 17:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Big Spring
Marcy El
Grades 1–2 · 513 students · 17:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Big Spring
Washington El
Grades 3–4 · 489 students · 18:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Big Spring
Washington El
Grades 3–4 · 489 students · 18:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Big Spring
Big Spring Int
Grades 5–6 · 522 students · 14:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Big Spring
Big Spring Int
Grades 5–6 · 522 students · 14:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Big Spring
Big Spring J H
Grades 7–8 · 490 students · 11:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Big Spring
Big Spring J H
Grades 7–8 · 490 students · 11:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Big Spring
Big Spring H S
Grades 9–12 · 982 students · 12:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Big Spring
Big Spring H S
Grades 9–12 · 982 students · 12:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Big Spring
Big Spring H S
Grades 9–12 · 982 students · 12:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Big Spring
Big Spring H S
Grades 9–12 · 982 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Big Spring’s public schools are run by Big Spring Independent School District. Parts of Big Spring (11% of its land) are served by Forsan Independent instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Big Spring vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Texas towns that share Big Spring’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Big Spring | C | Big Spring Independent |
Every school in Big Spring
8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Texas’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Big Spring Daep and Pathway Academy).
Questions about Big Spring’s schools
Are Big Spring’s schools good?
On Texas’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Big Spring children attend score below 69% of Texas’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #484 of 642 Texas towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 24%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Big Spring in?
Big Spring Independent School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,376 students in 6 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Big Spring are served by Forsan Independent.
Where do Big Spring kids go to high school?
Big Spring H S, with 982 students; its own test results earn a C.
What is Big Spring’s graduation rate?
91% of the class of 2023 in Big Spring Independent School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Texas.
How much does Big Spring spend per student?
$12,673 in Big Spring Independent School District (FY2024), against $12,815 across Texas. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Big Spring?
Yes: Runnels Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 107 students) and New Hope Christian Academy - Big Spring (religious, grades PK–4, 13 students).
Parents talk
What Big Spring families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Big Spring → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Texas. Stars are from neighbors.