6.8public avg / 10

Best Schools in Big Sandy, Texas

8 schools in the directory · 3 Elementary · 2 Middle · 3 High

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 8

Districts: 3

Comparable public avg (7): 6.8/10

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Elementary · Harmony ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Big Sandy are Harmony Int (9.4/10), Big Sandy EL (7.8/10), and Harmony J H (7.3/10), among 7 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored.

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Avg Score

6.8

7 public schools · out of 10

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Avg Score

6.8

7 public schools · out of 10

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serving the city

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Harmony J H

STAAR proficiency rose +7.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Big Sandy public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Big Sandy

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (7 rated schools; 8 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Harmony Int	9.4 / 10	Elementary	—	100th
2	Big Sandy EL	7.8 / 10	Elementary	—	83th
3	Harmony J H	7.3 / 10	Middle	—	71th
4	Big Sandy H S	6.9 / 10	High	—	62th
5	Harmony H S	6.4 / 10	High	—	48th
6	Harmony EL	5.1 / 10	Elementary	—	20th
7	Big Sandy J H	4.7 / 10	Middle	—	14th

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About Schools in Big Sandy, Texas

Big Sandy, Texas is home to 8 schools, including 8 public schools. The city's schools span 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.

The 7 public schools in this comparison average 6.8 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is Harmony Int with a composite score of 9.4/10.

Big Sandy is served by 3 school districts: TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOL, BIG SANDY ISD, HARMONY ISD. These districts collectively serve 1,980 students.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Elementary Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Harmony Int 158 students · 4th–5th	158	4th–5th	9.4
2	Big Sandy EL 326 students · Pre-K–5th	326	Pre-K–5th	7.8
3	Harmony EL 287 students · Pre-K–3rd	287	Pre-K–3rd	5.1

Middle Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Harmony J H 253 students · 6th–8th	253	6th–8th	7.3
2	Big Sandy J H 159 students · 6th–8th	159	6th–8th	4.7

High Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Big Sandy H S 188 students · 9th–12th	188	9th–12th	6.9
2	Harmony H S 283 students · 9th–12th	283	9th–12th	6.4
3	Trinity Charter Schools - Big Sandy Campus 23 students · 8th–12th	23	8th–12th	—

Schools in Big Sandy

Big Sandy, Texas · 8 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 3
Middle: 2
High: 3

Resources

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School Districts (3)

TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOL

9 schools · 326 students

BIG SANDY ISD

3 schools · 673 students

HARMONY ISD

4 schools · 981 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Big Sandy, Texas

How many schools are in Big Sandy, Texas?

Big Sandy has 8 schools, including 8 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Big Sandy, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 7 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Big Sandy is 6.8 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Big Sandy, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Big Sandy on MySchoolScout is Harmony Int with a composite score of 9.4/10.

What is the best elementary school in Big Sandy, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Big Sandy on MySchoolScout is Harmony Int with a composite score of 9.4/10.

What is the best middle school in Big Sandy, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Big Sandy on MySchoolScout is Harmony J H with a composite score of 7.3/10.

What is the best high school in Big Sandy, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Big Sandy on MySchoolScout is Big Sandy H S with a composite score of 6.9/10.

How many school districts serve Big Sandy, Texas?

Big Sandy is served by 3 school districts: Trinity Charter School, Big Sandy ISD, Harmony ISD.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Big Sandy, Texas?

Among 7 public schools in Big Sandy that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 10.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Big Sandy, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education sources. Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.