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Hughes Springs Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,117 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,302 Schools
# Students
1,117 Students
5,525,159 Students
# Teachers
110 Teachers
374,464 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hughes Springs Independent School District, which is ranked #258 of all 1,196 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%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
12%
53%
% Black
10%
13%
% White
73%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,195 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,398. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,116 is less than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,195
$13,398
Spending / Student
$12,116
$14,129
Best Hughes Springs Independent School District Public Schools (2025-26)
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 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hughes Springs Independent School District?
Hughes Springs Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,117 students.
What is the rank of Hughes Springs Independent School District?
Hughes Springs Independent School District is ranked #258 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hughes Springs Independent School District?
73% of Hughes Springs Independent School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 10:1, 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 $12,116 is less than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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