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

Best Ruston Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,141 students in Ruston, LA.

The top ranked public middle schools in Ruston, LA are Ruston Junior 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 middle schools have an score of 48% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Ruston have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Ruston Junior High School

(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
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481 Tarbutton Road
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 251-1601

Gr: 7-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Rank: #22.

Howard School

Alternative School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
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904 Deville Lane
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5763

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

Rank: n/an/a

A. E. Phillips Laboratory School

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Hergot Street-la Tech Campus
Ruston, LA 71272
(318) 257-3469

Gr: K-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

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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 middle schools in Ruston, LA?

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

How many public middle schools are located in Ruston?

3 public middle schools are located in Ruston.

What is the racial composition of students in Ruston?

Ruston public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).