For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,141 students in Ruston, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ruston, LA are Ruston Junior High School and Howard School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ruston, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Ruston have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ruston, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ruston Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
481 Tarbutton Road
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 251-1601
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 251-1601
Gr: 7-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Howard School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
904 Deville Lane
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5763
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5763
Gr: 2-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
Hergot Street-la Tech Campus
Ruston, LA 71272
(318) 257-3469
Ruston, LA 71272
(318) 257-3469
Gr: K-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Ruston, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lincoln Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1435 Mayberry
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-1889
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-1889
Gr: 4-7 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Lincoln Parish Career Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1428 Arlington St
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 254-2096
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 254-2096
Gr: 7-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Ruston, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ruston, LA include Ruston Junior High School and Howard School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ruston?
3 public middle schools are located in Ruston.
What is the racial composition of students in Ruston?
Ruston public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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