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#2028 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 24% in state

Harmony H S

High School · Harmony ISD · Big Sandy, TX

A Harmony ISD high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

9788 STATE HWY 154 W, Big Sandy, TX 75755

  • Math 41% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 75% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-2.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+20.7 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
College Readiness5.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.4:1
District spending per student$13,033
Chronic Absenteeism18%

Students at Harmony H S score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency41%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency75%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2019, reaching 58% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
41%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

48.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Harmony H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,199/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Big Sandy), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$58,227

Median home value

$108,800

Median rent

$896/mo

College educated

10.8%

Homeownership

72.1%

Poverty rate

17.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75755; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
8 boys'·9 girls'·25 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Harmony ISD

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$13,033NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Harmony H S is listed in HARMONY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Harmony H S

Harmony H S is a public high school in Big Sandy, TX, part of Harmony ISD, serving approximately 283 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,028 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Harmony H S

What grades does Harmony H S serve?

Harmony H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Harmony H S?

Harmony H S has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Harmony H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Harmony H S is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Harmony H S rank in TX?

Harmony H S ranks #2,028 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Harmony H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Harmony H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Harmony H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Harmony H S has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Harmony H S a charter school?

No, Harmony H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Harmony H S a Title I school?

No, Harmony H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harmony H S?

48.4% of students at Harmony H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
283
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Upshur County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.0%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 75755)
4,863
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
38.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75755; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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