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Best Howard County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,162 students in Howard County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Howard County, TX are Forsan High School, Coahoma J High School and Big Spring J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Howard County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Howard County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forsan High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
411 W 6th
Forsan, TX 79733
(432) 457-2223
Gr: 6-12 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Coahoma J High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 N Main
Coahoma, TX 79511
(432) 394-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Big Spring J High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
624 E 6th St
Big Spring, TX 79721
(432) 264-4135
Gr: 7-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Big Spring Daep
Alternative School
229 Airbase Rd
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Gr: 5-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Howard County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Howard County, TX include Forsan High School, Coahoma J High School and Big Spring J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Howard County?
4 public middle schools are located in Howard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard County?
Howard County public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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