Hugoton School District

529 S Main St
Hugoton, KS 67951
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Hugoton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,018 students in Hugoton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Hugoton School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,341 Schools
# Students
1,018 Students
477,077 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hugoton School District, 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.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#127 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
35%
31%
31%
32%
29%
31%
92%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
60%
23%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
38%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,666 is higher than the state median of $16,295. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,131 is less than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,666
$16,295
Spending / Student
$14,131
$17,212

Best Hugoton School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hugoton Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
304 E 6th
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
115 W 11th
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
215 W 11th
Hugoton, KS 67951
(620) 544-4311
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hugoton School District?
Hugoton School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,018 students.
What is the rank of Hugoton School District?
Hugoton School District is ranked #115 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%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hugoton School District?
60% of Hugoton School District students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hugoton School District?
Hugoton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Hugoton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,131 is less than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,018 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : 92% (Top 5% in KS)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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