West Rusk Middle

West Rusk Middle earns a 9.1 composite score — an Exceptional rating that places it 130th among 8,547 public schools in Texas. That puts the school ahead of 98% of the state, with strong results across all three scoring categories, not a single-metric spike. The school serves 244 students in grades 6 through 8 at a 13.6-to-1 student-teacher ratio.

Academic performance scores 8.9 out of 10, well above the Texas median. Growth is the standout number: 9.9 out of 10, near-perfect. Students here consistently make larger gains than expected from one year to the next.

For parents thinking about long-term academic trajectory, that figure carries significant weight. Among Texas middle schools specifically, West Rusk ranks 32nd out of 1,693 — a narrower peer comparison that holds the school to the toughest company and still places it near the very top. This is a regular public school, not a selective program.

For families in New London, it ranks first of the city's four schools. For families anywhere in the state, it belongs among Texas's best middle schools.

Located in a rural area, West Rusk Middle may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.