Cypress Springs Elementary School vs Ruston High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cypress Springs Elementary School
Ruston · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
369 students
Ruston High School
Ruston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,212 students
| Measure | Cypress Springs Elementary School Ruston, Louisiana | Ruston High School Ruston, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #378 of 697 | #17 of 246 |
| National rank | #16305 of 50,301 | #1223 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 369 | 1,212 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 1,212 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.6% | 44.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 79% |
| city | Ruston | Ruston |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruston High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 62.7).
- •Ruston High School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 55%).
- •Ruston High School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 64%).
- •Ruston High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.8% vs 72.6%).
- •Cypress Springs Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.6).
- •Ruston High School is the larger school with 1,212 students compared with 369.
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 Cypress Springs Elementary School better than Ruston High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ruston High School ranks higher (80.3 vs 62.7 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 Cypress Springs Elementary School and Ruston High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Ruston and Ruston in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cypress Springs Elementary School: 369. Ruston High School: 1,212. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cypress Springs Elementary School and Ruston High School rank in Louisiana?
Cypress Springs Elementary School is 378th of 697 and Ruston High School is 17th of 246 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).