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 261 students in grades 6-8, Hughes Springs J High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Hughes Springs J High School's student population of 261 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Hughes Springs J High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hughes Springs J High School is 0.38, 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
#2928 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
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
12%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
78%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustang
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hughes Springs J High School's ranking?
Hughes Springs J High School is ranked #2928 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?
261 students attend Hughes Springs J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Hughes Springs J High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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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