For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,141 students in Ruston, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Ruston, LA are Ruston Junior 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Ruston have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ruston, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ruston Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
481 Tarbutton Road
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 251-1601
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 251-1601
Gr: 7-8 | 580 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Howard School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
904 Deville Lane
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5763
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5763
Gr: 2-12 | 125 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
Hergot Street-la Tech Campus
Ruston, LA 71272
(318) 257-3469
Ruston, LA 71272
(318) 257-3469
Gr: K-8 | 436 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Ruston, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lincoln Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1435 Mayberry
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-1889
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-1889
Gr: 4-7 | 51 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Lincoln Parish Career Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1428 Arlington St
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 254-2096
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 254-2096
Gr: 7-12 | 111 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ruston, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ruston, LA include Ruston Junior High School and Howard School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ruston?
3 public middle schools are located in Ruston.
What is the racial composition of students in Ruston?
Ruston public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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