Summary:
In zip code 76932, there is a single high school, Reagan County High School, serving grades 9 through 12 in the rural community of Big Lake, Texas, with a total enrollment of 229 students.
Reagan County High School is part of the Reagan County Independent School District (Isd) and presents a mixed picture for parents. On one hand, the school boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate for the 2023-2024 school year, indicating strong student retention and support. It also offers a very favorable student-teacher ratio of 10:1, allowing for personalized attention. However, academic proficiency on state assessments is a significant concern. In the 2025-2026 school year, the school's test scores in core subjects like Algebra I (34.04% proficient), Biology (41.18%), and English I Reading (42.86%) all fell well below the state averages. Only English II Reading (55.74%) came close to the state average of 59.88%. This creates a paradox where the school excels at keeping students on track to graduate but struggles to achieve high academic performance on standardized tests.
Adding to the complexity, the school spends a high amount per student—$21,231—yet its state ranking has been declining, dropping from the 39th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 27th percentile in 2025-2026. Over half of the student body (53.28%) is economically disadvantaged, which can present additional challenges. While the school's small size and low student-teacher ratio are clear advantages, the declining test scores and state ranking suggest that these resources are not yet translating into improved academic outcomes. Parents should weigh the school's strong graduation and support systems against its below-average academic performance when making their decision.
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