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Beauregard Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
12
Schools
6,020
Students
$15,278
Per-Pupil Spend
+6% nat'l
62.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+10pp vs nat'l
93.8%
Graduation Rate
+7.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Beauregard Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 6,020 students across 12 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.8% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,278 is near the national average for a US public school district. 62% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (12)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
DeRidder Junior High School06–08506
South Beauregard Upper Elementary School04–06393
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
DeRidder High School08–12696
East Beauregard High School06–12432
South Beauregard High School07–12801
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Merryville High SchoolPK–12524
Singer High SchoolPK–12350
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,278Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
43%
40%
State
42.5%
Local (property tax)
40.3%
Federal
17.2%

Funding is shared between state (43%) and local sources (40%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
6,020
Students
62%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.8%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateLouisiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.8% graduation rate — 7.3 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Beauregard Parish?
Beauregard Parish has 12 public schools, serving a total of 6,020 students.
What is the graduation rate for Beauregard Parish?
The graduation rate is 93.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Beauregard Parish spend per student?
Beauregard Parish spends $15,278 per pupil — 6% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Beauregard Parish?
62% of students in Beauregard Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Beauregard Parish?
No, Beauregard Parish does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Beauregard Parish serve?
Beauregard Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Beauregard Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in Beauregard Parish is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.