Best Schools in Ruston, LA
Ruston, LA has a total of 22 schools including 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools. A total of 9,061 students attend Ruston, LA schools. On average, schools in Ruston score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Ruston meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Ruston, LA
Ruston, LA has 7 high schools with 3,205 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Ruston score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Ruston exceed expectations.
1. Choudrant High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 356 Students
2. Ruston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1310 Students
3. Jonesboro-hodge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 228 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ruston, LA
Ruston, LA has 4 middle schools with 2,269 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Ruston score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Ruston don't meet expectations.
1. Ruston Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 558 Students
2. I.a. Lewis School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades 6 • 280 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ruston, LA
Ruston, LA has 10 elementary schools with 3,451 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Ruston score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Ruston meet expectations.
1. Choudrant Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 591 Students
2. Cypress Springs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 385 Students
3. Ruston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 341 Students
4. Dubach School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 149 Students
5. Crawford Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bienville Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 280 Students
6. Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 340 Students
7. Montessori School Of Ruston
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montessori School Of Ruston • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 50 Students
8. A. E. Phillips Laboratory School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 431 Students
9. Glen View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 487 Students
10. Hillcrest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 397 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ruston, LA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ruston, LA has a total population of 30,909 with 39% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ruston, LA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ruston, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ruston, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ruston, LA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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