Top Rankings
Hugoton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,018 students in Hugoton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Hugoton School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
1,018 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hugoton School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#127 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
31%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.2%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
60%
23%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
38%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,058 is higher than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,869 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$8,867 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$8,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,058
$18,587
Spending / Student
$15,869
$17,750
Best Hugoton School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hugoton Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
304 E 6th
Hugoton, KS 67951
(620) 544-4376
Hugoton, KS 67951
(620) 544-4376
Gr: PK-6 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Hugoton Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
115 W 11th
Hugoton, KS 67951
(620) 544-4341
Hugoton, KS 67951
(620) 544-4341
Gr: 7-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Hugoton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 W 11th
Hugoton, KS 67951
(620) 544-4311
Hugoton, KS 67951
(620) 544-4311
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hugoton School District?
Hugoton School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,018 students.
What is the rank of Hugoton School District?
Hugoton School District is ranked #115 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hugoton School District?
60% of Hugoton School District students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hugoton School District?
Hugoton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Hugoton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,869 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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