For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 873 students in Hughson, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Hughson, CA are Hughson High School and Dickens (Billy Joe) High (continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hughson, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Hughson have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Hughson, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hughson High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hughson, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hughson High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7419 East Whitmore Ave.
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-0469
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-0469
Grades: 9-12
| 835 students
Rank: #22.
Dickens (Billy Joe) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6937 Fox Rd.
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4182
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4182
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
Valley Community Day
Alternative School
6937 Fox Rd.
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4182
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4182
Grades: 7-12
| 6 students
Hughson, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hughson Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
6937 Fox Rd
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4428
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4428
Grades: 6-8
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hughson, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Hughson, CA include Hughson High School and Dickens (Billy Joe) High (continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in Hughson?
3 public high schools are located in Hughson.
What is the racial composition of students in Hughson?
Hughson public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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