Hughes Springs ISD School District
School District · Hughes Springs, Texas
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,117
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,117
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Evaluating Hughes Springs ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hughes Springs ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Hughes Springs H S
Hughes Springs · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hughes Springs J H
Hughes Springs · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hughes Springs EL
Hughes Springs · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#131 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.7
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,733
$235 vs Texas median
District size
1,117 students
Smaller than Texas median
The short answer
Hughes Springs ISD ranks #131 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Hughes Springs ISD's schools with real test data average 7.9/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hughes Springs H S (9.2/10), Hughes Springs J H (8.0/10), and Hughes Springs EL (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +13.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Hughes Springs ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Hughes Springs ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hughes Springs H S | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Hughes Springs J H | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Hughes Springs EL | 6.6 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hughes Springs ISD
Hughes Springs ISD is a Hughes Springs, Texas school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 1,117 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.1:1. District-level spending was $12,733 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.9/10, Hughes Springs ISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hughes Springs H S, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Hughes Springs ISD students show an average math proficiency of 67.7% and ELA proficiency of 71.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Hughes Springs ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hughes Springs ISD with test data.
Schools in Hughes Springs ISD
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Hughes Springs
- Total Enrollment
- 1,117
- Teachers (FTE)
- 111
- District spending per student
- $12,733NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 19.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hughes Springs ISD?
Hughes Springs ISD has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hughes Springs ISD?
The average composite rating for Hughes Springs ISD is 7.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Hughes Springs ISD?
Hughes Springs ISD's district-level spending was $12,733 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hughes Springs ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hughes Springs ISD is 10.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hughes Springs ISD?
Hughes Springs H S is the highest-rated school in Hughes Springs ISD with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Hughes Springs ISD?
Across schools in Hughes Springs ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 67.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hughes Springs ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Hughes Springs ISD has an average school rating of 7.9/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas 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
- 7.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 67.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 71.9%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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