For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,090 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 52% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), 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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hughes Springs, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hughes Springs High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 Russell St
Hughes Springs, TX 75656
(903) 639-3840
Hughes Springs, TX 75656
(903) 639-3840
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Hughes Springs J High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
609 Russell
Hughes Springs, TX 75656
(903) 639-3811
Hughes Springs, TX 75656
(903) 639-3811
Gr: 6-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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