Rusk Independent School District

203 E 7th St
Rusk, TX 75785-1122
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 379 students in Rusk Independent School District.
Public Preschools in Rusk Independent School District have a diversity score of 0.60, which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,213 Schools
# Students
2,057 Students
2,175,201 Students
# Teachers
153 Teachers
147,401 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Rusk Independent School District, which is ranked #578 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#572 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
42%
44%
51%
51%
45%
46%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
18%
55%
% Black
12%
13%
% White
63%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,167 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,731 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,167
$13,352
Spending / Student
$11,731
$14,079

Best Rusk Independent School District Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
440 Collins St
Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 683-6106
Gr: PK-1 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Recent Articles

When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,057 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Quick Links