Schools in Ruston, Louisiana (2025)
8 schools · 3,978 students · 8 public · median Enrollment 412.
Ruston, in Louisiana, has 8 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 3,978 students. By level there are 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high; by sector 8 public.
The median Enrollment across Ruston's schools is 412, below the Louisiana median of 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
8 of the 8 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Ruston High School (80.3, top 10% of high schools nationally), followed by A. E. Phillips Laboratory School (76.7, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), and Ruston Elementary School (72.3, top 25% of elementary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of United States for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Ruston High School (1,212 students), Ruston Junior High School (585 students), Glen View Elementary School (438 students).
Ranked schools in Ruston
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Louisiana.
- 180Ruston High SchoolRuston · Public High79% Math proficiency · 1,212 students
- 277A. E. Phillips Laboratory SchoolRuston · Public Elementary10.7% Free/reduced-price lunch · 412 students
- 372Ruston Elementary SchoolRuston · Public Elementary68% Math proficiency · 359 students
- 470Ruston Junior High SchoolRuston · Public Middle59% Math proficiency · 585 students
- 564I.A. Lewis SchoolRuston · Public Middle61% Math proficiency · 277 students
- 663Cypress Springs Elementary SchoolRuston · Public Elementary55% Math proficiency · 369 students
- 756Glen View Elementary SchoolRuston · Public Elementary71.2% Free/reduced-price lunch · 438 students
- 850Hillcrest Elementary SchoolRuston · Public Elementary66.9% Free/reduced-price lunch · 326 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruston High School Ruston · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 80.3 Top 10% | 79% Math proficiency | 1,212 |
| 2 | A. E. Phillips Laboratory School Ruston · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 76.7 Top 25% | 10.7% Free/reduced-price lunch | 412 |
| 3 | Ruston Elementary School Ruston · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 72.3 Top 25% | 68% Math proficiency | 359 |
| 4 | Ruston Junior High School Ruston · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 70.2 Top 25% | 59% Math proficiency | 585 |
| 5 | I.A. Lewis School Ruston · Middle · Grades 6–6 | Public | 63.8 Top 50% | 61% Math proficiency | 277 |
| 6 | Cypress Springs Elementary School Ruston · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 62.7 Top 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 369 |
| 7 | Glen View Elementary School Ruston · Elementary · Grades K–2 | Public | 56.0 Top 50% | 71.2% Free/reduced-price lunch | 438 |
| 8 | Hillcrest Elementary School Ruston · Elementary · Grades K–2 | Public | 50.3 Top 50% | 66.9% Free/reduced-price lunch | 326 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Ruston?
Ruston High School is the highest-ranked school in Ruston with a Success Index (US) of 80.3 out of 100 (Top 10% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Ruston?
Ruston has 8 schools (1 high, 5 elementary, 2 middle) educating 3,978 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Ruston?
The median Enrollment across schools in Ruston is 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.