6.0public avg / 10

Best Schools in Big Spring, Texas

10 schools in the directory · 5 Elementary · 2 Middle · 1 High · 2 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 8

Private: 2

Districts: 1

Comparable public avg (8): 6.0/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Big Spring are Big Spring J H (8.0/10), Kentwood EL (7.3/10), and Goliad EL (6.2/10), among 8 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.

Schools

8 public · 2 private

Avg Score

6.0

8 public schools · out of 10

District

serving the city

Schools

8 public · 2 private

Avg Score

6.0

8 public schools · out of 10

District

serving the city

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Big Spring Int

STAAR proficiency rose +11.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Big Spring public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Big Spring

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (8 rated schools; 10 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Big Spring J H	8.0 / 10	Middle	—	87th
2	Kentwood EL	7.3 / 10	Other	—	72th
3	Goliad EL	6.2 / 10	Elementary	—	45th
4	Big Spring Int	6.1 / 10	Middle	—	43th
5	Moss EL	5.8 / 10	Elementary	—	35th
6	Washington EL	5.2 / 10	Elementary	—	23th
7	Big Spring H S	5.1 / 10	High	—	21th
8	Marcy EL	4.3 / 10	Elementary	—	9th

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About Schools in Big Spring, Texas

Big Spring, Texas is home to 10 schools, including 8 public schools and 2 private schools. The city's schools span 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.

The 8 public schools in this comparison average 6.0 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 Big Spring J H with a composite score of 8.0/10.

Big Spring is served by 1 school district: BIG SPRING ISD. These districts collectively serve 3,451 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

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Goliad EL 271 students · 4th–4th	271	4th–4th	6.2
2	Moss EL 427 students · Kindergarten–2nd	427	Kindergarten–2nd	5.8
3	Washington EL 238 students · 3rd–3rd	238	3rd–3rd	5.2
4	Marcy EL 405 students · Kindergarten–2nd	405	Kindergarten–2nd	4.3
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	New Hope Christian Academy - Big SpringPrivate 11 students · Pre-K–4th	11	Pre-K–4th	Not Rated

Middle Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Big Spring J H 521 students · 7th–8th	521	7th–8th	8.0
2	Big Spring Int 450 students · 5th–6th	450	5th–6th	6.1

High Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Big Spring H S 1,044 students · 9th–12th	1,044	9th–12th	5.1

Other Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Kentwood EL 95 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	95	Pre-K–Pre-K	7.3
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Runnels AcademyPrivate 100 students · Pre-K–12th	100	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Big Spring

Big Spring, Texas · 10 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 5
Middle: 2
High: 1
Other: 2

Resources

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School District

BIG SPRING ISD

9 schools · 3,451 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Big Spring, Texas

How many schools are in Big Spring, Texas?

Big Spring has 10 schools, including 8 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 8 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Big Spring is 6.0 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 Spring, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Big Spring on MySchoolScout is Big Spring J H with a composite score of 8.0/10.

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

The top-ranked elementary school in Big Spring on MySchoolScout is Goliad EL with a composite score of 6.2/10.

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

The top-ranked middle school in Big Spring on MySchoolScout is Big Spring J H with a composite score of 8.0/10.

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

The top-ranked high school in Big Spring on MySchoolScout is Big Spring H S with a composite score of 5.1/10.

How many school districts serve Big Spring, Texas?

Big Spring is served by 1 school district: Big Spring ISD.

Are there private schools in Big Spring, Texas?

Yes, Big Spring has 2 private schools alongside 8 public schools. The top-rated private school is Runnels Academy with a score of 8.0/10.

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

Among 8 public schools in Big Spring that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 14.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Big Spring, 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.