Rusk High School is a public high school located in Rusk, Texas. It is the sole high school in the Rusk Independent School District. For the 2021–2022 school year, the school was given a "C" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 621 students in grades 9-12, Rusk High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 621 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rusk High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Rusk High School's student population of 621 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
621 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Rusk High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rusk High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5974 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
21%
54%
Black
14%
13%
White
61%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rusk High School's ranking?
Rusk High School is ranked #5974 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Rusk High School often compared to?
Rusk High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wells School, Alto High School, Bullard High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rusk High School?
The graduation rate of Rusk High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Rusk High School?
621 students attend Rusk High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Rusk High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rusk High School?
Rusk High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rusk High School offer ?
Rusk High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rusk High School part of?
Rusk High School is part of Rusk Independent School District.
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