For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 621 students in Rusk, TX.
The top-ranked public high school in Rusk, TX is Rusk High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rusk, TX public high school have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Rusk have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Rusk, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rusk High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Rusk, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rusk High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
495 Eagle Dr
Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 683-5401
Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 683-5401
Gr: 9-12 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rusk, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rusk, TX include Rusk High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rusk?
1 public high schools are located in Rusk.
What is the racial composition of students in Rusk?
Rusk public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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