- Ruston High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Simsboro High School (435 vs. 68).
- Ruston High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Simsboro High School (266 vs. 41).
- Ruston High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Simsboro High School (206 vs. 59).
- Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Ruston High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Simsboro High School (206 vs. 59).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Ruston High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Simsboro High School (266 vs. 41).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Ruston High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Simsboro High School (435 vs. 68).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Ruston High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Simsboro High School (123 vs. 36).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Ruston High School reported a higher students per counselor than Simsboro High School (317.8:1 vs. 253.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
19 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Ruston High School
2 metrics were reported by Ruston High School. Comparable data for Simsboro High School is missing or suppressed.
AP courses offered
7
AP enrollment
294
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Ruston High School
$15,353.31
Simsboro High School
$15,353.31
Local revenue share
Ruston High School
51.8%
Simsboro High School
51.8%
State revenue share
Ruston High School
31.7%
Simsboro High School
31.7%
Federal revenue share
Ruston High School
16.5%
Simsboro High School
16.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Ruston High 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.