Best Public Schools in Hugo, OK

The city of Hugo, Oklahoma has 4 schools serving students from elementary to high school, including Hugo Elementary School, Hugo Intermediate, Hugo Middle School, and Hugo High School. While Hugo High School is the highest-performing school in the district, it still only received a 1 out of 5 star rating, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state.

The schools in the Hugo district consistently perform below the state average on standardized tests, with proficiency rates well below 50% in core subjects like mathematics and English language arts. For example, Hugo Elementary School had a 23% proficiency rate in 3rd grade mathematics, compared to the state average of 34%, and Hugo High School had proficiency rates of just 23.9% in 11th grade English language arts and 4.2% in 11th grade mathematics.

The schools in the Hugo district also face challenges related to high poverty rates, with the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch ranging from 80.84% at Hugo High School to 91.72% at Hugo Intermediate. Additionally, there are potential funding disparities, with spending per student ranging from $8,505 at Hugo Elementary School to $10,613 at Hugo High School.