For the 2026 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, Coahoma High School and Big Spring 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 37% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), 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 91%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Big Spring High School, with 91% 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Howard County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forsan High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
411 W 6th
Forsan, TX 79733
(432) 457-2223
Forsan, TX 79733
(432) 457-2223
Gr: 6-12 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Coahoma High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Main
Coahoma, TX 79511
(432) 394-5000
Coahoma, TX 79511
(432) 394-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Big Spring High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
707 E 11th Pl
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Gr: 9-12 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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
Gr: 5-12
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, Coahoma High School and Big Spring 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
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