For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,959 students in Beauregard Parish, LA (there are 2 private schools, serving 88 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Beauregard Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Beauregard Parish, LA are South Beauregard Upper Elementary School, Deridder High School and South Beauregard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beauregard Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Beauregard Parish have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Beauregard Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Beauregard Upper Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12378 Hwy. 171
Longville, LA 70652
(337) 725-4228
Longville, LA 70652
(337) 725-4228
Gr: 4-6 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
South Beauregard Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12380 Highway 171
Merryville, LA 70653
(337) 725-6302
Merryville, LA 70653
(337) 725-6302
Gr: PK-3 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
East Beauregard Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5368 Highway 113
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 328-8551
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 328-8551
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
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 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
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 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Pine Wood Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Mel Branch Memorial Drive
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 463-8810
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 463-8810
Gr: 5-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
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 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Deridder Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
415 Frusha Drive
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 463-9083
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 463-9083
Gr: 7-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
909 High School Drive
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 463-7380
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 463-7380
Gr: 2-4 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
611 Frusha Drive
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 463-4479
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 463-4479
Gr: PK-1 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Beauregard Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Beauregard Parish, LA include South Beauregard Upper Elementary School, Deridder High School and South Beauregard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Beauregard Parish?
12 public schools are located in Beauregard Parish.
What percentage of students in Beauregard Parish go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Beauregard Parish are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Beauregard Parish?
Beauregard Parish public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Beauregard Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Beauregard Parish include: Singer High School vs. Merryville High School, K.r. Hanchey Elementary School vs. East Beauregard Elementary School, Merryville High School vs. Singer High School
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