Hughes High School's math proficiency in 2023 is 25%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the district average of 36%.
Reading proficiency is 35% in 2022, which is lower than the state average of 40% but approximately equal to the district average of 34%.
Science proficiency was 32% in 2022, slightly lower than Arkansas's 36% average and district's 35%.
Graduation rates have generally ranged near the state average, with 85% in 2023 compared to the state rate of 88%.
Enrollment declined significantly from 455 students in 1999 to zero reported in recent years, indicating the school may no longer be operational or data is unavailable.
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (14-15)
146 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)6-9%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)25-29%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(14-15)n/a
1%
Asian
(14-15)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(14-15)1%
12%
Black
(14-15)83%
21%
White
(14-15)16%
61%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(14-15)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
97%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Hughes School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% AR state average).
How many students attend Hughes High School?
146 students attend Hughes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Hughes High School students are Black, 16% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What school district is Hughes High School part of?
Hughes High School is part of Hughes School District.
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