Ruston Junior High School

Lincoln Parish
481 Tarbutton Road
Ruston, LA 71270
558 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Ruston Junior High School, located at 481 Tarbutton Road in Ruston, Louisiana, is a key component of the Lincoln Parish School District. Serving students in the middle-grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. The campus is designed to support the unique social, emotional, and educational needs of adolescents as they transition from elementary school to the more demanding curriculum of high school.

Beyond its core academic instruction in subjects like math, science, English, and social studies, Ruston Junior High emphasizes a well-rounded student experience. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and elective courses, which encourage students to explore their interests and build community. By focusing on both scholastic achievement and character building, the school aims to prepare its student body for success in their future academic endeavors at Ruston High School and beyond.
558
Total Students
33.9
Full-Time Teachers
16.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    284 (50.9 %)
  • White
    210 (37.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    49 (8.8 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.4 %)
  • Asian
    6 (1.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Lincoln Parish
Phone: (318)251-1601
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 558
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 316
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 264
Grade 8 294
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
I.A. Lewis School
Lincoln Parish
280 Students
1000 Mitchell Avenue
Ruston, LA 71270 (2.4 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 6th