For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,776 students in Beauregard Parish, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in Beauregard Parish, LA are Deridder High School, Merryville High School and South Beauregard High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beauregard Parish, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Beauregard Parish have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Beauregard Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Beauregard High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Beauregard Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deridder High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
723 O'neal Street
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 463-3266
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 463-3266
Gr: 8-12 | 692 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Merryville High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7061 Highway 110 West
Merryville, LA 70653
(337) 825-8046
Merryville, LA 70653
(337) 825-8046
Gr: PK-12 | 496 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
South Beauregard High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
151 Longville Church Road
Longville, LA 70652
(337) 725-3536
Longville, LA 70652
(337) 725-3536
Gr: 7-12 | 796 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
East Beauregard High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5364 Highway 113
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 328-7513
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 328-7513
Gr: 6-12 | 430 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Singer High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
153 Highway 110 East
Singer, LA 70660
(337) 463-5908
Singer, LA 70660
(337) 463-5908
Gr: PK-12 | 362 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Beauregard Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Beauregard Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
506 Martin Luther King Dr
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 462-2709
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 462-2709
Beauregard Vocational Education Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
723 O Neal St
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 462-3266
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 462-3266
6249 Highway 109
Merryville, LA 70653
(337) 786-6722
Merryville, LA 70653
(337) 786-6722
Gr: PK-12 | 136 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Beauregard Parish, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Beauregard Parish, LA include Deridder High School, Merryville High School and South Beauregard High School.
How many public high schools are located in Beauregard Parish?
5 public high schools are located in Beauregard Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Beauregard Parish?
Beauregard Parish public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Beauregard Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Beauregard Parish include: Singer High School vs. Merryville High School, Merryville High School vs. Singer High School, East Beauregard High School vs. South Beauregard High School
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