Hugoton Public Schools

The Hugoton Public Schools district in Kansas serves students from preschool through 12th grade across 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is a virtual charter school). The district's performance is mixed, with Hugoton Middle School standing out as a strong performer, ranking 97 out of 362 Kansas middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, the high schools in the district appear to be struggling, with Hugoton High School consistently ranking in the bottom half of Kansas high schools.

The district's elementary school, Hugoton Elementary, has shown consistent improvement in its state rankings, moving from 303 out of 660 Kansas elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 222 out of 653 in 2023-2024. The school's proficiency rates in 3rd and 4th grade English Language Arts are particularly strong, exceeding both the district and state averages. However, the district as a whole has relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 37.5% at Hugoton Learning Academy to 65.04% at Hugoton Elementary, suggesting that the schools may be serving a population with significant socioeconomic challenges.

Overall, the Hugoton Public Schools district presents a mixed picture, with a standout middle school but struggling high schools. Addressing equity concerns and replicating successful strategies across the district could be key focus areas for improvement.