Hugoton Public Schools School District
School District · Hugoton, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,726
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,726
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Evaluating Hugoton Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hugoton Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Hugoton Elem
Hugoton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hugoton High
Hugoton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hugoton Middle
Hugoton · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#121 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,726
$528 vs Kansas median
District size
1,001 students
Larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Hugoton Public Schools ranks #121 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Hugoton Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hugoton Elem (8.1/10), Hugoton High (6.1/10), and Hugoton Middle (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Hugoton Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hugoton Elem | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Hugoton High | 6.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Hugoton Middle | 6.1 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hugoton Public Schools
Hugoton Public Schools is a Hugoton, Kansas school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,001 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. The district invests $14,726 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Hugoton Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hugoton Elem, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Hugoton Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 34.4% and ELA proficiency of 42.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Hugoton Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hugoton Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Hugoton Public Schools
4 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Hugoton
- Total Enrollment
- 1,001
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hugoton Public Schools?
Hugoton Public Schools has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hugoton Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Hugoton Public Schools is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Hugoton Public Schools?
Hugoton Public Schools spends $14,726 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hugoton Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hugoton Public Schools is 14.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hugoton Public Schools?
Hugoton Elem is the highest-rated school in Hugoton Public Schools with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Hugoton Public Schools?
Across schools in Hugoton Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hugoton Public Schools compare to other districts in Kansas?
Hugoton Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.4%
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- Emporia (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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