For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,090 students in Hughes Springs Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Hughes Springs Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,245 Schools
# Students
1,090 Students
5,525,134 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
368,175 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hughes Springs Independent School District, which is ranked #258 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#262 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.6%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
14%
54%
% Black
10%
13%
% White
72%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,522 is higher than the state median of $13,399. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,417 is less than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,522
$13,399
Spending / Student
$12,417
$14,129
Best Hughes Springs Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hughes Springs High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 Russell St
Hughes Springs, TX 75656
(903) 639-3840
Hughes Springs, TX 75656
(903) 639-3840
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Hughes Springs Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
809 Russell
Hughes Springs, TX 75656
(903) 639-3880
Hughes Springs, TX 75656
(903) 639-3880
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Hughes Springs J High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
609 Russell
Hughes Springs, TX 75656
(903) 639-3811
Hughes Springs, TX 75656
(903) 639-3811
Gr: 6-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hughes Springs Independent School District?
Hughes Springs Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,090 students.
What is the rank of Hughes Springs Independent School District?
Hughes Springs Independent School District is ranked #258 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hughes Springs Independent School District?
72% of Hughes Springs Independent School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% 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 Independent School District?
Hughes Springs Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Hughes Springs Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,417 is less than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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