| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sands Consolidated Independent School District | Knott | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 240 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Forsan Independent School District | Forsan | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 753 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Coahoma Independent School District | Coahoma | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 1,095 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Big Spring Independent School District | Big Spring | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 3,510 | 9 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Howard County compares
Together they enroll 5,598 students across 15 schools. The largest is Big Spring Independent School District with 3,510 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, above the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Howard County, Texas
Howard County has 4 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Howard County is Sands Consolidated Independent School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (STAAR 2023), ranked against all districts in Texas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Howard County, TX?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Howard County, TX. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Howard County, TX?
Of the districts serving Howard County, Sands Consolidated Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 72nd percentile among Texas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Texas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Texas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Texas only, never across state lines.