Public schools in Big Spring, TX
9 open public schools with an address in Big Spring, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,719
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Big Spring public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Big Spring, TX: 4 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,719 students, an average of 465 per school. The largest campus is Big Spring H S (982 students), and the largest elementary school is Marcy El (513).
Big Spring ISD operates the most schools here (7), and 2 regular districts have at least one Big Spring campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15:1, similar to the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 68% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Big Spring
Elementary schools in Big Spring
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forsan El Forsan ISD | PK–05 | 343 | 15.9:1 | |
| Marcy El Big Spring ISD | 01–02 | 513 | 17:1 | |
| Moss El Big Spring ISD | PK–KG | 380 | 18.3:1 | |
| Washington El Big Spring ISD | 03–04 | 489 | 17.9:1 |
Middle schools in Big Spring
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Spring Int Big Spring ISD | 05–06 | 522 | 14.1:1 | |
| Big Spring J H Big Spring ISD | 07–08 | 490 | 11.4:1 | |
| Pathway Academy Pathway Academy · Charter | 07–09 | — | — |
High schools in Big Spring
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Spring DAEP Big Spring ISD · Alternative School | 05–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Big Spring H S Big Spring ISD | 09–12 | 982 | 12:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White24%
- Hispanic66.8%
- Black4.6%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Big Spring schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,719 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Big Spring
How many public schools are in Big Spring, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Big Spring: 4 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 3,719 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Big Spring?
Schools with an address in Big Spring belong to 3 education agencies, led by Big Spring ISD (7 schools), Forsan ISD (1 school), Pathway Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Big Spring?
Big Spring H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Big Spring, with 982 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Big Spring?
Yes. 1 of the 9 public schools in Big Spring are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Pathway Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Big Spring schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Big Spring public schools is 15:1, similar to the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Big Spring guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities