Liberty High School vs Ruston High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Louisiana, United States, 276 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liberty High School
Baton Rouge · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,218 students
Ruston High School
Ruston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,212 students
| Measure | Liberty High School Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Ruston High School Ruston, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #47 of 246 | #17 of 246 |
| National rank | #2541 of 16,910 | #1223 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,218 | 1,212 |
| Enrollment | 1,218 | 1,212 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.2% | 44.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 97% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 79% |
| city | Baton Rouge | Ruston |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruston High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 73.2).
- •Liberty High School does better on math proficiency (93% vs 79%).
- •Liberty High School does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 89%).
- •Ruston High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.8% vs 56.2%).
- •Ruston High School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 18.2).
- •Liberty High School is the larger school with 1,218 students compared with 1,212.
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 Liberty High School better than Ruston High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ruston High School ranks higher (80.3 vs 73.2 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 Liberty High School and Ruston High School?
About 276 km in a straight line, between Baton Rouge and Ruston in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liberty High School: 1,218. Ruston High School: 1,212. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liberty High School and Ruston High School rank in Louisiana?
Liberty High School is 47th of 246 and Ruston High School is 17th of 246 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).