Total enrollment
2,941
-564 (-16%) vs SY 2017-18
8 schools in Deridder
Louisiana · Public K-12
Of all public K-12 schools in Louisiana, 8 sit inside Deridder city limits, with combined enrollment of roughly 3,289 students (4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high).
7-year change in Deridder
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
65%
was 66%
% Hispanic
8%
was 6%
% Black
17%
was 20%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carver Elementary School | Elementary | 02-03 | 348 |
| DeRidder Elementary School | Elementary | 02-04 | 490 |
| DeRidder High School | High | 08-12 | 621 |
| DeRidder Junior High School | Middle | 07-08 | 287 |
| East Beauregard Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 425 |
| East Beauregard High School | High | 06-12 | 417 |
| K.R. Hanchey Elementary School | Elementary | PK-01 | 353 |
| Pine Wood Elementary School | Middle | 05-06 | 348 |
About Deridder
Deridder, Louisiana is home to 8 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 3,289 students. By school count, it is a medium-population city.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city covers 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.
Average school size in Deridder is around 411 students, 19% meaningfully below the Louisiana average of about 509.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,941 students, declined 16% from the 3,505 reported in SY 2017-18.
On this page, the community for Deridder discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.