For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,186 students in Hughson Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Hughson Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,357 Schools
# Students
2,186 Students
5,826,973 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
268,008 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hughson Unified School District, which is ranked #1044 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#986 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
53%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
44%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,943 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,940 is less than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,943
$19,974
Spending / Student
$12,940
$18,395
Best Hughson Unified School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fox Road Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7600 Fox Rd.
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-2256
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-2256
Gr: 4-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Hughson High School
(Math: 18% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Hughson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7201 East Whitmore Ave.
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4412
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4412
Gr: K-3 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Emilie J. Ross Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7448 Fox Rd.
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4425
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4425
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Valley Community Day
Alternative School
6937 Fox Rd.
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4182
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4182
Gr: 7-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hughson Unified School District?
Hughson Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,186 students.
What is the rank of Hughson Unified School District?
Hughson Unified School District is ranked #1044 out of 1,908 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hughson Unified School District?
53% of Hughson Unified School District students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hughson Unified School District?
Hughson Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Hughson Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,940 is less than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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