Big Spring H S vs Calhoun H S
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Texas, United States, 613 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Spring H S
Big Spring · Public high · Grades 9–12
982 students
Calhoun H S
Port Lavaca · Public high · Grades 9–12
989 students
| Measure | Big Spring H S Big Spring, Texas | Calhoun H S Port Lavaca, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1295 of 1,419 | #566 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #13593 of 16,910 | #6872 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 982 | 989 |
| Enrollment | 982 | 989 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.2% | 51.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 66% |
| city | Big Spring | Port Lavaca |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Calhoun H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 28.8).
- •Calhoun H S does better on math proficiency (66% vs 23%).
- •Calhoun H S does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 24%).
- •Calhoun H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.1% vs 64.2%).
- •Big Spring H S does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.9).
- •Calhoun H S is the larger school with 989 students compared with 982.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Big Spring H S better than Calhoun H S?
On the Success Index (US), Calhoun H S ranks higher (55.6 vs 28.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Big Spring H S and Calhoun H S?
About 613 km in a straight line, between Big Spring and Port Lavaca in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Spring H S: 982. Calhoun H S: 989. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Spring H S and Calhoun H S rank in Texas?
Big Spring H S is 1295th of 1,419 and Calhoun H S is 566th of 1,419 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).