For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 701 students in Hughson, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hughson, CA are Barbara Spratling Middle School and Emilie J. Ross Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hughson, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Hughson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hughson, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barbara Spratling Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5277 Washington Rd.
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 664-3833
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 664-3833
Gr: 6-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Emilie J. Ross Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7448 Fox Rd.
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4425
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4425
Gr: 6-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Valley Community Day
Alternative School
6937 Fox Rd.
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4182
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4182
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Hughson, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hughson Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
6937 Fox Rd
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4428
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4428
Gr: 6-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hughson, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hughson, CA include Barbara Spratling Middle School and Emilie J. Ross Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hughson?
3 public middle schools are located in Hughson.
What is the racial composition of students in Hughson?
Hughson public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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