Serving 327 students in grades 9-12, Hughes Springs High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Hughes Springs High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Hughes Springs school district, covering approximately 116.1 square miles in and around Hughes Springs, TX. Most students typically live within a 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of 7.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 11.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hughes Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hughes Springs High School's student population of 327 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
327 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hughes Springs High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hughes Springs High School is 0.39, 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
#1851 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Mustang
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hughes Springs High School's ranking?
Hughes Springs High School is ranked #1851 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Hughes Springs High School often compared to?
Hughes Springs High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bloomburg School, Queen City High School, Atlanta High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hughes Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Hughes Springs High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Hughes Springs High School?
327 students attend Hughes Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Hughes Springs High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hughes Springs High School?
Hughes Springs High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hughes Springs High School offer ?
Hughes Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hughes Springs High School part of?
Hughes Springs High School is part of Hughes Springs Independent School District.
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