Hughes Springs High School is a public high school located in Hughes Springs, Texas. It is classified as a 3A school by the UIL. The school is part of the Hughes Springs Independent School District located in southwestern Cass County.
Serving 232 students in grades 6-8, Hughes Springs J 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 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Hughes Springs J H's attendance zone encompasses the entire Hughes Springs school district, covering approximately 116.1 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hughes Springs J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hughes Springs J High School's student population of 232 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
232 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hughes Springs J 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 J High School is 0.40, 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
#2262 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
16%
54%
Black
4%
13%
White
76%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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 J High School's ranking?
Hughes Springs J High School is ranked #2262 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hughes Springs J High School?
232 students attend Hughes Springs J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Hughes Springs J High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hughes Springs J High School?
Hughes Springs J 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 J High School offer ?
Hughes Springs J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hughes Springs J High School part of?
Hughes Springs J High School is part of Hughes Springs Independent School District.
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