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Howard County

Texas · Public K-12

14 public schools serving approximately 5,358 students, in a county of 32,290 residents.

Schools
14
3 districts
Enrollment
5,358
NCES CCD
Median income
$69,649
Above Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
61.3%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
6
schools
Middle
3
schools
High
4
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
BIG SPRING ISD
3,510 students · 3 districts in Howard County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Howard County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
64%
Hispanic
48%
Black
5%
Asian
1%
Two or more
21%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
34%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.4%
civilian labor
Median age
37
22.6% under 18

All schools (14)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
BIG SPRING H SBig SpringHigh09-121,084·
COAHOMA ELCoahomaElementaryPK-05568·
BIG SPRING J HBig SpringMiddle07-08516·
BIG SPRING INTBig SpringMiddle05-06489·
MOSS ELBig SpringElementaryKG-02461·
FORSAN H SForsanHigh06-12394·
MARCY ELBig SpringElementaryKG-02360·
FORSAN ELBig SpringElementaryPK-05359·
WASHINGTON ELBig SpringElementary03-03273·
COAHOMA H SCoahomaHigh09-12271·
COAHOMA J HCoahomaMiddle06-08256·
GOLIAD ELBig SpringElementary04-04232·
KENTWOOD ELBig SpringPrekindergartenPK-PK95·
BIG SPRING DAEPBig SpringHigh05-120·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Howard County?
There are 14 public K-12 schools in Howard County, Texas, with a combined enrollment of about 5,358.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Howard County?
The county's public school system includes 6 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Howard County?
BIG SPRING ISD is the largest school district in Howard County, serving approximately 3,510 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Howard County?
Howard County, Texas has a population of approximately 32,290, with a median age of 37. About 22.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Howard County?
Median household income in Howard County is $69,649, above the Texas average of $66,482. About 10.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Howard County?
Approximately 15.7% of adults 25 and older in Howard County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Howard County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 61.3% of students in Howard County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Texas county average of 61.2%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Howard County schools?
Across Howard County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.7 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Howard County?
Howard County residents are approximately 64% White, 48% Hispanic, 5% Black, 1% Asian, 21% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Howard County is owner-occupied?
Howard County has about 14,048 housing units, of which roughly 69.5% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data