For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,057 students in Rusk, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Rusk, TX are Rusk Elementary School, Rusk J High School and Rusk Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rusk, TX public schools 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). Schools in Rusk have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rusk, TX (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 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 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 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rusk, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Rusk, TX include Rusk Elementary School, Rusk J High School and Rusk Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Rusk?
5 public schools are located in Rusk.
What is the racial composition of students in Rusk?
Rusk public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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