Big Sandy High School is a public high school located in Big Sandy, Texas and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. It is part of the Big Sandy Independent School District in southwestern Upshur County, Texas In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 159 students in grades 6-8, Big Sandy J High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Big Sandy J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Big Sandy J High School's student population of 159 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
2025
Colors
Blue, Gold
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Big Sandy J High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Sandy J High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3620 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
14%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
66%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Big Sandy J High School's ranking?
Big Sandy J High School is ranked #3620 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Big Sandy J High School often compared to?
Big Sandy J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Big Sandy Elementary School, Big Sandy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Big Sandy J High School?
159 students attend Big Sandy J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Big Sandy J High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Big Sandy J High School?
Big Sandy J High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Big Sandy J High School offer ?
Big Sandy J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Big Sandy J High School part of?
Big Sandy J High School is part of Big Sandy Independent School District.
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