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Beauregard Parish

Louisiana · Public K-12

Beauregard Parish operates 13 public K-12 schools across Louisiana, with a combined student body of roughly 5,915 and a county population near 36,676. The level mix is 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools.

7-year change in Beauregard Parish

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,567
-404 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
78%
was 77%
% Hispanic
6%
was 4%
% Black
10%
was 13%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
36,676
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
13
1 districts
Enrollment
5,915
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$65,944
Above Louisiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
53.0%
Below Louisiana avg
Elementary
5
2,260 students
Middle
3
1,026 students
High
3
1,813 students
Combined / other
2
816 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Beauregard Parish Public Schools
5,915 students · 1 district in Beauregard Parish

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Beauregard Parish residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
80%
Hispanic
4%
Black
11%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
76%
Hispanic
6%
Black
11%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.8%
civilian labor
Median age
37
25.3% under 18

Test scores in Beauregard Parish

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 10 schools ranked. Louisiana state average: 42.0%.

See all 10 schools in Beauregard Parish ranked by score →

All schools (13)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
South Beauregard High SchoolLongvilleHigh07-12775·
South Beauregard Elementary SchoolLongvilleElementaryPK-03644·
DeRidder High SchoolDeridderHigh08-12621·
DeRidder Elementary SchoolDeridderElementary02-04490·
Merryville High SchoolMerryvilleCombinedPK-12470·
East Beauregard Elementary SchoolDeridderElementaryPK-05425·
East Beauregard High SchoolDeridderHigh06-12417·
South Beauregard Upper Elementary SchoolLongvilleMiddle04-06391·
K.R. Hanchey Elementary SchoolDeridderElementaryPK-01353·
Carver Elementary SchoolDeridderElementary02-03348·
Pine Wood Elementary SchoolDeridderMiddle05-06348·
Singer High SchoolSingerCombinedPK-12346·
DeRidder Junior High SchoolDeridderMiddle07-08287·

Cities in Beauregard Parish

Deridder8 schoolsLongville3 schoolsMerryville1 schoolSinger1 school

About Beauregard Parish

Beauregard Parish is a small Louisiana county of about 36,676 residents, home to 13 public schools and roughly 5,915 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $65,944, about 17% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 12%. That income level is 18% above the Louisiana median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Beauregard Parish comprises 5 elementary schools (2,260 students), 3 middle schools (1,026), 3 high schools (1,813), and 2 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Beauregard Parish is Beauregard Parish Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 5,915 students.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Beauregard Parish has decreased 7% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 5,971 students to 5,567. On the demographic side, Black enrollment moved from 13% to 10% over the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Beauregard Parish discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Beauregard Parish?
Beauregard Parish, Louisiana has 13 public K-12 schools serving approximately 5,915 students.
How many high schools are in Beauregard Parish?
Beauregard Parish, Louisiana has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 1,813 students.
How many middle schools are in Beauregard Parish?
Beauregard Parish, Louisiana has 3 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,026 students.
How many elementary schools are in Beauregard Parish?
Beauregard Parish, Louisiana has 5 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,260 students.
What is the largest school district in Beauregard Parish?
Beauregard Parish Public Schools is the largest school district in Beauregard Parish, serving approximately 5,915 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Beauregard Parish?
Beauregard Parish, Louisiana has a population of approximately 36,676, with a median age of 37. About 25.3% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Beauregard Parish?
Median household income in Beauregard Parish is $65,944, above the Louisiana average of $55,944. About 12.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Beauregard Parish?
Approximately 17.1% of adults 25 and older in Beauregard Parish hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Beauregard Parish qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 53.0% of students in Beauregard Parish public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Louisiana county average of 69.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Beauregard Parish schools?
Across Beauregard Parish public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.8 to 1.

Beauregard Parish school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data