For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,117 students in Hughes Springs, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Hughes Springs, TX are Hughes Springs High School, Hughes Springs Elementary School and Hughes Springs J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hughes Springs, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hughes Springs have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hughes Springs, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hughes Springs High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Russell St
Hughes Springs, TX 75656
(903) 639-3840
Hughes Springs, TX 75656
(903) 639-3840
Grades: 9-12
| 331 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #33.
Hughes Springs J High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
609 Russell
Hughes Springs, TX 75656
(903) 639-3811
Hughes Springs, TX 75656
(903) 639-3811
Grades: 6-8
| 261 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hughes Springs, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Hughes Springs, TX include Hughes Springs High School, Hughes Springs Elementary School and Hughes Springs J High School.
How many public schools are located in Hughes Springs?
3 public schools are located in Hughes Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Hughes Springs?
Hughes Springs public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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