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Merryville High School

7061 Highway 110 West, Merryville, LA 70653Beauregard Parish →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–12Non-Charter
524
Students
Total enrolled
$15,278
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 6% vs nat'l
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 524 students in grades PK–12 in Merryville, Louisiana.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,278 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Merryville High School is a large other in Merryville, Louisiana, serving grades PK–12 with 524 students. The district invests $15,278 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Merryville High School

524
Total Students
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
70%
Free Lunch
33
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution265 male · 259 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility70%
National avg 52% · 367 students
Student Composition
85%
White85%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black5%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220018000086

Academic Outcomes at Merryville High School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 60th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 70653

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,278Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,278
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,722
Student Support$2,903
Administration$1,833
Operations$2,292
Other$1,528
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,278 spent per student, an estimated $6,768 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
43%
40%
State government
42.5%
Local (property tax)
40.3%
Federal programs
17.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
South Beauregard Elementary SchoolK.R. Hanchey Elementary SchoolEast Beauregard Elementary SchoolPine Wood Elementary School
+1 more
↓
Middle
DeRidder Junior High SchoolSouth Beauregard Upper Elementary School
↓
High School
South Beauregard High SchoolDeRidder High SchoolEast Beauregard High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesPK – 12
Location—
CountyBeauregard Parish
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBeauregard Parish →
Phone: (337)825-8046
NCES ID: 220018000086
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Merryville seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Beauregard Parish
High
South Beauregard High School
801 students · 07–12
48% FRL
High
DeRidder High School
696 students · 08–12
56% FRL
Elem
South Beauregard Elementary School
684 students · PK–03
55% FRL
Mid
DeRidder Junior High School
506 students · 06–08
64% FRL
Elem
K.R. Hanchey Elementary School
485 students · PK–01
69% FRL
High
East Beauregard High School
432 students · 06–12
63% FRL
Elem
East Beauregard Elementary School
428 students · PK–05
71% FRL
Mid
South Beauregard Upper Elementary School
393 students · 04–06
53% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
7061 Highway 110 West, Merryville, LA 70653
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.