Lincoln Parish School District
School District · Ruston, Louisiana
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
12
7 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,353
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
12
7 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,353
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Evaluating Lincoln Parish?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lincoln Parish as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Ruston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Glen View Elementary School
Ruston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ruston Elementary School
Ruston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#6 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.6
above Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,353
+$263 vs Louisiana median
District size
5,803 students
Larger than Louisiana median
The short answer
Lincoln Parish ranks #6 of 72 Louisiana districts by overall school rating. Lincoln Parish's schools with real test data average 8.0/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hillcrest Elementary School (9.6/10), Glen View Elementary School (9.3/10), and Ruston Elementary School (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.6/10 despite 54% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Lincoln Parish schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Lincoln Parish
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hillcrest Elementary School | 9.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Glen View Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Ruston Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Ruston Junior High School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Simsboro High School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Choudrant High School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Cypress Springs Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Ruston High School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Dubach School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Choudrant Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 7.9/10, Lincoln Parish is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hillcrest Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.6/10.
In standardized testing, Lincoln Parish students show an average math proficiency of 59.9% and ELA proficiency of 64.7%.
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 7.9/10. 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?
Hillcrest Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lincoln Parish with a composite score of 9.6/10.
What are the test scores in Lincoln Parish?
Across schools in Lincoln Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.7%. 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 7.9/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 59.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.7%
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Compare Lincoln Parish with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Lafourche Parish (30)
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- Iberia Parish (23)
- St. Mary Parish (21)
- Vermilion Parish (20)
- City of Monroe School District (19)
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- 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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