Top Rankings
West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,013 students in West Rusk County Consolidated 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 West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% 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
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,013 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District, which is ranked #530 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#530 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
31%
53%
% Black
9%
13%
% White
54%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,259 is higher 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 $13,146 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,259
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,146
$14,116
Best West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Rusk Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10705 S Main Hwy 42
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7855
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7855
Grades: 6-8
| 244 students
Rank: #22.
West Rusk Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10705 S Main Hwy 42
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7856
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7856
Grades: 3-5
| 203 students
Rank: #33.
West Rusk High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10705 S Main Hwy 42
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7854
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7854
Grades: 8-12
| 349 students
Rank: n/an/a
10705 S Main
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7857
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7857
Grades: PK-2
| 217 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District?
West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,013 students.
What is the rank of West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District?
West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District is ranked #530 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 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%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District?
54% of West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District?
West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,146 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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