Top Rankings
Hugoton Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,001 students in Hugoton Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Hugoton Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,337 Schools
# Students
1,001 Students
477,390 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
33,397 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hugoton Public Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#127 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
31%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
69%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
30%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,949 is higher than the state median of $16,284. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,371 is less than the state median of $17,200. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,949
$16,284
Spending / Student
$14,371
$17,200
Best Hugoton Public Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hugoton Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
215 W 11th St
Hugoton, KS 67951
(620) 428-6374
Hugoton, KS 67951
(620) 428-6374
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
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 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
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 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
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 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hugoton Public Schools?
Hugoton Public Schools manages 4 public schools serving 1,001 students.
What is the rank of Hugoton Public Schools?
Hugoton Public Schools is ranked #112 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hugoton Public Schools?
69% of Hugoton Public Schools students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hugoton Public Schools?
Hugoton Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Hugoton Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,371 is less than the state median of $17,200. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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