Summary:
The city of Hughes Springs, Texas, is served by the Hughes Springs Independent School District (Isd), which includes three public schools—Hughes Springs Elementary (PK-5), Hughes Springs J H (6-8), and Hughes Springs High School (9-12)—serving a total of 1,090 students.
Hughes Springs High School is the district's academic powerhouse, ranking in the 84th percentile statewide with exceptional End-of-Course exam scores, a 98.5% graduation rate, and standout science performance—86% of students were proficient in Biology, 15.5 points above the state average. In contrast, Hughes Springs Elementary is an area of concern, with a declining ranking from the 61st to the 31st percentile over three years and test scores below state averages in nearly every subject. The elementary school also has the highest student-teacher ratio (14.7:1) and the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (51.79%), while spending the least per student ($10,624). Hughes Springs J H is a consistent 4-star performer but shows a striking "Reading vs. Math" divide: 8th graders scored 77.5% proficient in Reading (19 points above the state average) but only 24.19% in Math (23 points below). However, advanced 8th graders taking Algebra I achieved 89-100% proficiency, far exceeding the state average of 54%.
Key metrics reveal resource allocation disparities: the high school spends the most per student ($13,348) and has the lowest student-teacher ratio (8.7:1), correlating with its top performance, while the elementary school has the lowest spending and highest ratio. The middle school also enjoys a favorable 8.7:1 ratio and a 0.0% dropout rate. Overall, the district ranks 365th out of 951 in Texas (62nd percentile, 3-star rating), with the high school driving its reputation. For parents, the high school offers strong academics and science programs, the middle school excels in reading but needs math support, and the elementary school requires targeted intervention to reverse its downward trend.
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