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Schools in Hughson · Hughson Unified School District

Hughson’s public schools outscore 57% of California districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Hughson, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. The four-year graduation rate in Hughson’s district is 97%, above the California average (86%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.

#391of 847 California townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
41%
▼ 6 pts vs CA 47%
2021–22
Math proficiency
22%
▼ 11 pts vs CA 33%
2021–22
Graduate on time
97%
▲ 11 pts vs CA 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$17.7K
▼ 16% vs CA $21.2K
FY2024
Students per teacher
21.8
CA 21.6
Schools in town
6
2,200 students on the public path
In brief

Hughson’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 41% of tested students were proficient in reading and 22% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

97% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $17,747 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Emilie J. Ross Middle, then Hughson High. Enrollment is up 9% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Hughson Christian School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Hughson’s grade

C+ Test scoresA− Graduation

B: better than 57% of California school districts, #391 of 847 California towns. Graduation is above the California average; test scores are below it.

California school districts we grade (1,872)Better than 57%
Lower resultsHigher results
California towns with similar household incomes (590)Better than 58%
B−BA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,004 test results and a graduating class of 203 could put Hughson anywhere from B− to B. The tests are from spring 2022, when 97% of Hughson’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,004 in math, 1,003 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Hughson, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–3Hughson ElementaryHughson Unified School DistrictNo scores
6–8Emilie J. Ross MiddleHughson Unified School DistrictNo scores
9–12Hughson HighHughson Unified School DistrictNo scores

Hughson’s public schools are run by Hughson Unified School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Hughson Unified School DistrictGrades K–12 · 6 schools · 2,237 students, up 9% since 2020–21 · 21.8 per teacher (CA 21.6)
$17,747CA $21,206 · FY2024
B
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading41%
State average 46.7% · 1003 students tested
Math22%
State average 33.1% · 1004 students tested

Hughson vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the California towns that share Hughson’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
HughsonBHughson Unified

Every school in Hughson

6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Hughsonby address
Hughson Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–3
596 students21:1Rate it →
Fox Road Elementary
Elementary · Grades 4–5
287 students21:1Rate it →
Emilie J. Ross Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8
458 students22:1Rate it →
Hughson High
High · Grades 9–12
859 students24:1Rate it →
Other district programsby referral or application
Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation)
High · Grades 9–12
Alternative Education
33 studentsRate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Hughson Christian School
Grades PK–9
Private · Religious
89 students11:1Rate it →

Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Valley Community Day).

Questions about Hughson’s schools

Are Hughson’s schools good?

They sit near the middle of California: the public schools Hughson children attend outscore 57% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #391 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 58%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Hughson in?

Hughson Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 2,237 students in 6 schools (2024–25).

Where do Hughson kids go to high school?

Hughson High, with 859 students.

What is Hughson’s graduation rate?

97% of the class of 2023 in Hughson Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.

How much does Hughson spend per student?

$17,747 in Hughson Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Hughson?

Yes: Hughson Christian School (religious, grades PK–9, 89 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.