Top Rankings
Rusk Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,055 students in Rusk Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Rusk Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
2,055 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
155 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Rusk Independent School District, which is ranked #647 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#653 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
391 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
53%
# Black Students
245 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
12%
13%
# White Students
1,293 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
63%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
116 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
84
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
123
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
169
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
154
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
134
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
134
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
169
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
137
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
173
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
168
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
188
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
134
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
139
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
149
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,179 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,742 is less than the state median of $14,148. 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
$12,179
$13,417
Spending / Student
$11,742
$14,148
Best Rusk Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rusk Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 N Henderson St
Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 683-2595
Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 683-2595
Grades: 2-3
| 288 students
Rank: #22.
Rusk J High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1345 S Main St
Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 683-2502
Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 683-2502
Grades: 6-8
| 478 students
Rank: #33.
Rusk Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1143 Loop 343 W
Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 683-1726
Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 683-1726
Grades: 4-5
| 303 students
Rank: #44.
Rusk High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
495 Eagle Dr
Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 683-5401
Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 683-5401
Grades: 9-12
| 610 students
Rank: n/an/a
440 Collins St
Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 683-6106
Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 683-6106
Grades: PK-1
| 376 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rusk Independent School District?
Rusk Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,055 students.
What is the rank of Rusk Independent School District?
Rusk Independent School District is ranked #647 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rusk Independent School District?
63% of Rusk Independent School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 6% 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 $11,742 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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