West Rusk H S
New London, TX · West Rusk County Consolidated ISD · Grades 8-12
828th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 50%▲ Improving
West Rusk H S ranking
SchoolRow ranks West Rusk H S 828th of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 50% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 45th in 2019 to 50th in 2025 — improving.
West Rusk H S test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 183 students tested
West Rusk H S students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 349 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.9% | 58.5% | ▼ 3.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 18.9% | 27.2% | ▲ 8.3 pts | |
| Black | 14.4% | 10.6% | ▼ 3.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.1% | 2.9% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
High schools near West Rusk H S
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Overton H SOverton ISD · 3.1 mi away1,203rd of 1,669
ELA 52% · Math 13% - 9Leveretts Chapel H SLeveretts Chapel ISD · 5.1 mi away330th of 1,669
ELA 64% · Math 58% - –Billy MooreThe Excel Center (For Adults) · 5.5 mi away · charter
- 6Arp H SArp ISD · 6.9 mi away790th of 1,669
ELA 55% · Math 34% - 4Henderson H SHenderson ISD · 8.4 mi away1,103rd of 1,669
ELA 43% · Math 27% - 4Kilgore H SKilgore ISD · 11.3 mi away1,129th of 1,669
ELA 43% · Math 26% - 9Troup H STroup ISD · 11.7 mi away324th of 1,669
ELA 65% · Math 58% - 8Sabine H SSabine ISD · 14.2 mi away429th of 1,669
ELA 61% · Math 54%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is West Rusk H S in?
West Rusk H S is part of the West Rusk County Consolidated ISD district in New London, Texas.
Is West Rusk H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks West Rusk H S 828th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 50% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of West Rusk H S?
White 59%, Hispanic 27%, Black 11%, Two or more races 3% (349 students, 2023–24).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.