For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,358 students in Ruston, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in Ruston, LA are Ruston High School and Howard School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ruston, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Ruston have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Louisiana public high schools.
Ruston, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ruston High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Ruston, LA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ruston High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Bearcat Drive
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0807
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0807
Grades: 9-12
| 1,271 students
Rank: #22.
Howard School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
904 Deville Lane
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5763
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5763
Grades: 3-12
| 87 students
Ruston, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lincoln Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1435 Mayberry
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-1889
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-1889
Grades: 4-7
| 51 students
Lincoln Parish Career Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1428 Arlington St
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 254-2096
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 254-2096
Grades: 7-12
| 111 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ruston, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Ruston, LA include Ruston High School and Howard School.
How many public high schools are located in Ruston, LA?
2 public high schools are located in Ruston, LA.
What is the racial composition of students in Ruston, LA?
Ruston, LA public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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