Middle Schools in Lincoln Parish

The two middle schools located in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana serve students in grades 6-8. While the schools share some similarities, they also have distinct differences in their student demographics, academic performance, and overall profiles.

Ruston Junior High School is the larger of the two schools, with 558 students compared to 280 at I.A. Lewis School. Ruston Junior High has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American, Hispanic, and Asian students. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined from 194th to 255th out of 449 Louisiana middle schools, despite maintaining a 3-star rating. Academically, Ruston Junior High performs slightly lower in Mathematics compared to the Lincoln Parish and Louisiana averages, but higher in English Language Arts.

In contrast, I.A. Lewis School has a smaller student body and a higher percentage of African American students. While the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts are consistent over the past two years, they remain below the district and state averages. Additionally, I.A. Lewis School's performance in Social Studies is lower compared to the Lincoln Parish and Louisiana averages. Both schools serve a significant percentage of students from low-income families, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 59.5% at Ruston Junior High to 65% at I.A. Lewis School.