For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 493 students in Rusk, TX.
The top-ranked public middle school in Rusk, TX is Rusk J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rusk, TX public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Rusk have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rusk, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rusk J High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1345 S Main St
Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 683-2502
Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 683-2502
Gr: 6-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Rusk, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rusk, TX include Rusk J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rusk?
1 public middle schools are located in Rusk.
What is the racial composition of students in Rusk?
Rusk public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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