Rusk High School is a public high school located in Rusk, Texas. It is the sole high school in the Rusk Independent School District. For the 2021–2022 school year, the school was given a "C" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 621 students in grades 9-12, Rusk High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 621 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rusk High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Rusk, TX, covering approximately 313.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 20-30 minutes, with an average distance of 11.7 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 15.7 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rusk High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Rusk High School's student population of 621 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
621 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Rusk High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rusk High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5974 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rusk High School's ranking?
Rusk High School is ranked #5974 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Rusk High School often compared to?
Rusk High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alto High School, Wells School, Bullard High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rusk High School?
The graduation rate of Rusk High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Rusk High School?
621 students attend Rusk High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Rusk High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rusk High School?
Rusk High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rusk High School offer ?
Rusk High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rusk High School part of?
Rusk High School is part of Rusk Independent School District.
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