For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,057 students in Rusk Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Rusk Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
2,057 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
153 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rusk Independent School District, which is ranked #578 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#572 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
18%
54%
% Black
12%
13%
% White
63%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,167 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,731 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,167
$13,352
Spending / Student
$11,731
$14,079
Best Rusk Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rusk Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 N Henderson St
Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 683-2595
Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 683-2595
Gr: 2-3 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Rusk J High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1345 S Main St
Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 683-2502
Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 683-2502
Gr: 6-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Rusk Intermediate School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1143 Loop 343 W
Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 683-1726
Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 683-1726
Gr: 4-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
440 Collins St
Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 683-6106
Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 683-6106
Gr: PK-1 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rusk Independent School District?
Rusk Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,057 students.
What is the rank of Rusk Independent School District?
Rusk Independent School District is ranked #578 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Rusk Independent School District?
63% of Rusk Independent School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rusk Independent School District?
Rusk Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Rusk Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,731 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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