Lincoln Parish School District
School District · Ruston, Louisiana
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
12
7 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,353
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
12
7 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,353
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#8 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,353
+$263 vs Louisiana median
District size
5,803 students
Larger than Louisiana median
About Lincoln Parish
Lincoln Parish is a Ruston, Louisiana school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 5,803 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. The district invests $15,353 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.3/10, Lincoln Parish is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ruston Junior High School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Lincoln Parish students show an average math proficiency of 51.2% and ELA proficiency of 55.4%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lincoln Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lincoln Parish with test data.
Schools in Lincoln Parish
12 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- Ruston
- Total Enrollment
- 5,803
- Teachers (FTE)
- 452
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lincoln Parish?
Lincoln Parish has 12 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lincoln Parish?
The average composite rating for Lincoln Parish is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lincoln Parish?
Lincoln Parish spends $15,353 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lincoln Parish?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lincoln Parish is 12.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lincoln Parish?
Ruston Junior High School is the highest-rated school in Lincoln Parish with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Lincoln Parish?
Across schools in Lincoln Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lincoln Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?
Lincoln Parish has an average school rating of 7.3/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Louisiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.4%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Lincoln Parish with neighboring districts in the state.
- East Baton Rouge Parish (83)
- Jefferson Parish (75)
- Caddo Parish (58)
- Calcasieu Parish (56)
- St. Tammany Parish (55)
- Lafayette Parish (44)
- Livingston Parish (44)
- Rapides Parish (43)
- Ouachita Parish (36)
- Bossier Parish (34)
- St. Landry Parish (34)
- Tangipahoa Parish (33)
- Ascension Parish (31)
- Terrebonne Parish (31)
- Lafourche Parish (30)
- Acadia Parish (27)
- Iberia Parish (23)
- St. Mary Parish (21)
- Vermilion Parish (20)
- City of Monroe School District (19)
- Vernon Parish (18)
- St. Charles Parish (15)
- St. Martin Parish (15)
- Webster Parish (14)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Louisiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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