For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 521 students in Big Spring, TX.
The top-ranked public middle school in Big Spring, TX is Big Spring J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Spring, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Big Spring have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Big Spring, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Spring J High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
624 E 6th St
Big Spring, TX 79721
(432) 264-4135
Big Spring, TX 79721
(432) 264-4135
Gr: 7-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Big Spring Daep
Alternative School
229 Airbase Rd
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Gr: 5-12
Big Spring, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Anderson Accelerated High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
229 Airbase Rd
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Gr: 11-12
2000 Goliad St
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4111
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4111
Gr: 5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Big Spring, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Big Spring, TX include Big Spring J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Big Spring?
2 public middle schools are located in Big Spring.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Spring?
Big Spring public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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