- Ruston Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Simsboro High School (314:1 vs. 253.5:1).
- Simsboro High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Ruston Elementary School (36 vs. 6).
- Simsboro High School reported a higher violent incidents than Ruston Elementary School (30 vs. 16).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Simsboro High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Ruston Elementary School (59 vs. 46).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Simsboro High School reported a higher gifted & talented than Ruston Elementary School (17 vs. 6).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Simsboro High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Ruston Elementary School (36 vs. 6).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Ruston Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Simsboro High School (314:1 vs. 253.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
10 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Simsboro High School
3 metrics were reported by Simsboro High School. Comparable data for Ruston Elementary School is missing or suppressed.
Graduating cohort
41
Dual enrollment
12
SAT/ACT participation
68
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Ruston Elementary School
$15,353.31
Simsboro High School
$15,353.31
Local revenue share
Ruston Elementary School
51.8%
Simsboro High School
51.8%
State revenue share
Ruston Elementary School
31.7%
Simsboro High School
31.7%
Federal revenue share
Ruston Elementary School
16.5%
Simsboro High School
16.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Ruston Elementary School
14.3%
Simsboro High School
14.3%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Lincoln Parish
$38,035
Lincoln Parish
$38,035
Poverty rate
Lincoln Parish
30.7%
Lincoln Parish
30.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Lincoln Parish
36%
Lincoln Parish
36%
Unemployment rate
Lincoln Parish
4.7%
Lincoln Parish
4.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.