Best Public High Schools in Ruston, LA (2025-26)

Best Ruston Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,402 students in Ruston, LA.

The top ranked public high schools in Ruston, LA are Ruston High School and Howard School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Ruston, LA public high schools have an score of 41% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Ruston have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public high schools.

Ruston, LA public high school have a of 97%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Ruston High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Ruston, LA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Ruston High School

(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
:

Top 20%

Add to Compare

900 Bearcat Drive
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0807

Gr: 9-12 | 1,277 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Rank: #22.

Howard School

Alternative School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

904 Deville Lane
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5763

Gr: 2-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

[+] Show Closed 51�Թ�� in Ruston, Louisiana

Ruston, Louisiana 51�Թ�� (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Lincoln Center (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

1435 Mayberry
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-1889

Gr: 4-7 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Lincoln Parish Career Academy (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

1428 Arlington St
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 254-2096

Gr: 7-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Ruston, LA?

The top ranked public high schools in Ruston, LA include Ruston High School and Howard School.

How many public high schools are located in Ruston?

2 public high schools are located in Ruston.

What is the racial composition of students in Ruston?

Ruston public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).