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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,057 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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
2,057 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Rusk Independent School District, which is ranked #645 of all 1,196 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
0.57
0.64
# American Indian Students
5 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
391 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
53%
# Black Students
246 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
12%
13%
# White Students
1,274 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
62%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
134 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
88
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
143
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
133
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
172
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
157
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
136
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
132
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
172
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
145
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
176
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
177
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
169
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
131
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
126
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,167 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,731 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,167
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,731
$14,116
Best Rusk Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
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
| 329 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
| 493 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
| 268 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
| 603 students
Rank: n/an/a
440 Collins St
Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 683-6106
Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 683-6106
Grades: PK-1
| 364 students
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 #645 out of 1,196 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?
62% of Rusk Independent School District students are White, 19% 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 $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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