Summary:
The city of Big Spring, Texas, is served by seven schools across two districts—Big Spring Independent School District (Isd) and Forsan Independent School District (Isd)—educating roughly 3,719 students from elementary through high school, with a notable economic disadvantage rate above 64% in most Big Spring ISD schools.
Two schools stand out for distinct reasons. Big Spring J H is an academic anomaly: while it trails state averages in core subjects, an extraordinary 95.65% of its students passed Algebra I in 2025-2026, nearly double the state average of 54.03%. This suggests a highly effective advanced math program. In contrast, Forsan Elementary consistently outperforms its Big Spring ISD peers in Reading and Science, with 5th-grade Science proficiency at 49.18% versus the state’s 29.57%. Forsan Elementary also benefits from a lower economic disadvantage rate (48.98%) compared to Big Spring ISD schools like Washington Elementary (79.75%) and Moss Elementary (73.16%).
Key metrics reveal mixed performance. Big Spring High School graduates 90.0% of students but has a 2.1% dropout rate, above the district average of 1.6%. Spending per student varies widely, from $11,420 at Washington Elementary to $9,237 at Forsan Elementary, yet higher spending does not guarantee better results—Washington Elementary struggles in Reading while Forsan excels. Ranking trends show Marcy Elementary and Washington Elementary improving, while Big Spring High School remains stagnant in the low 30th percentile. For parents, the data highlights that school choice within the area can significantly impact outcomes, with Forsan Elementary offering strong academics despite lower funding, and Big Spring J H providing a standout math pipeline that may not carry through to high school.
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