I.A. Lewis School vs Ruston High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
I.A. Lewis School
Ruston · Public middle · Grades 6–6
277 students
Ruston High School
Ruston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,212 students
| Measure | I.A. Lewis School Ruston, Louisiana | Ruston High School Ruston, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #128 of 218 | #17 of 246 |
| National rank | #4640 of 15,369 | #1223 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 277 | 1,212 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 1,212 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.7% | 44.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 79% |
| city | Ruston | Ruston |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruston High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 63.8).
- •Ruston High School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 61%).
- •Ruston High School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 56%).
- •Ruston High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.8% vs 61.7%).
- •Ruston High School is the larger school with 1,212 students compared with 277.
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 I.A. Lewis School better than Ruston High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ruston High School ranks higher (80.3 vs 63.8 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 I.A. Lewis School and Ruston High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Ruston and Ruston in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
I.A. Lewis School: 277. Ruston High School: 1,212. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do I.A. Lewis School and Ruston High School rank in Louisiana?
I.A. Lewis School is 128th of 218 and Ruston High School is 17th of 246 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).