For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,018 students in Hugoton, KS (there are 1 private school, serving 43 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Hugoton, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hugoton, KS are Hugoton Elementary School, Hugoton Middle School and Hugoton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hugoton, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Hugoton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hugoton, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hugoton Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
304 E 6th
Hugoton, KS 67951
(620) 544-4376
Hugoton, KS 67951
(620) 544-4376
Gr: PK-6 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Hugoton Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
115 W 11th
Hugoton, KS 67951
(620) 544-4341
Hugoton, KS 67951
(620) 544-4341
Gr: 7-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Hugoton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 W 11th
Hugoton, KS 67951
(620) 544-4311
Hugoton, KS 67951
(620) 544-4311
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hugoton, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Hugoton, KS include Hugoton Elementary School, Hugoton Middle School and Hugoton High School.
How many public schools are located in Hugoton?
4 public schools are located in Hugoton.
What percentage of students in Hugoton go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Hugoton are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hugoton?
Hugoton public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hugoton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hugoton include: Hugoton Learning Academy vs. Hugoton High School, Hugoton High School vs. Hugoton Learning Academy
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