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

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 356 Students

2. Ruston High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1310 Students

3. Jonesboro-hodge High School

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 558 Students

2. I.a. Lewis School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 591 Students

2. Cypress Springs Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 385 Students

3. Ruston Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 341 Students

4. Dubach School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 149 Students

5. Crawford Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bienville Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 280 Students

6. Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jackson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 340 Students

7. Montessori School Of Ruston

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Montessori School Of Ruston • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 50 Students

8. A. E. Phillips Laboratory School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 431 Students

9. Glen View Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Lincoln Parish • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 487 Students

10. Hillcrest Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

9,061

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

42%

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

D

27.96 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.39 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

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

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,645 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

57 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Ruston, LA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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