Big Spring H S vs Washington El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 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
Washington El
Big Spring · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
489 students
| Measure | Big Spring H S Big Spring, Texas | Washington El Big Spring, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1295 of 1,419 | #4330 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13593 of 16,910 | #43869 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–4 |
| Students | 982 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 982 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.2% | 79.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 35% |
| city | Big Spring | Big Spring |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Spring H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.8 vs 21.6).
- •Washington El does better on math proficiency (35% vs 23%).
- •Big Spring H S does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 23%).
- •Big Spring H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.2% vs 79.8%).
- •Big Spring H S does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 18.1).
- •Big Spring H S is the larger school with 982 students compared with 489.
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 Washington El?
On the Success Index (US), Big Spring H S ranks higher (28.8 vs 21.6 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 Washington El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Big Spring and Big Spring in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Spring H S: 982. Washington El: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Spring H S and Washington El rank in Texas?
Big Spring H S is 1295th of 1,419 and Washington El is 4330th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).