A. E. Phillips Laboratory School vs Ruston Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School
Ruston · Public elementary · Grades K–8
412 students
Ruston Junior High School
Ruston · Public middle · Grades 7–8
585 students
| Measure | A. E. Phillips Laboratory School Ruston, Louisiana | Ruston Junior High School Ruston, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #162 of 697 | #91 of 218 |
| National rank | #6852 of 50,301 | #3306 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 412 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.7% | 57.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 72% |
| Math proficiency | – | 59% |
| city | Ruston | Ruston |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •A. E. Phillips Laboratory School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 70.2).
- •A. E. Phillips Laboratory School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.7% vs 57.8%).
- •Ruston Junior High School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.3).
- •Ruston Junior High School is the larger school with 585 students compared with 412.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is A. E. Phillips Laboratory School better than Ruston Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), A. E. Phillips Laboratory School ranks higher (76.7 vs 70.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are A. E. Phillips Laboratory School and Ruston Junior High School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Ruston and Ruston in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School: 412. Ruston Junior High School: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A. E. Phillips Laboratory School and Ruston Junior High School rank in Louisiana?
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School is 162nd of 697 and Ruston Junior High School is 91st of 218 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).