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11 schools in Big Spring

Texas · Public K-12

The Big Spring public-school footprint covers 11 campuses and about 4,085 K-12 students, with an average school size near 371.

7-year change in Big Spring

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,719
-617 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
-3 (-30%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
24%
was 28%
% Hispanic
67%
was 63%
% Black
5%
was 6%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
BIG SPRING DAEPHigh05-120
BIG SPRING H SHigh09-12982
BIG SPRING INTMiddle05-06522
BIG SPRING J HMiddle07-08490
FORSAN ELElementaryPK-05343
GOLIAD ELElementary04-04271
KENTWOOD ELElementaryPK-PK95
MARCY ELElementary01-02513
MOSS ELElementaryPK-KG380
PATHWAY ACADEMYElementaryM-M·
WASHINGTON ELElementary03-04489

About Big Spring

Public education in Big Spring, Texas runs across 11 schools that hosts roughly 4,085 students. By footprint, Big Spring sits in the mid-sized bracket.

In terms of grade levels, the city covers 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.

Average school size in Big Spring is around 371 students, 39% noticeably below the Texas average of about 606.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 14%: 4,336 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,719 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Big Spring shed 3 schools, going from 10 to 7. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 28% to 24%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Big Spring discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Big Spring, Texas?
There are 11 public K-12 schools in Big Spring, with a combined enrollment of about 4,085.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Big Spring?
Big Spring has 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Big Spring?
BIG SPRING H S is the largest public school in Big Spring by enrollment, with approximately 982 students.
What school districts serve Big Spring?
Big Spring is served by 3 public school districts, including FORSAN ISD, BIG SPRING ISD, PATHWAY ACADEMY.
What grade levels do public schools in Big Spring cover?
Public schools in Big Spring serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Big Spring?
1 of the 11 public schools in Big Spring are charter schools.