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#942 of 1,288 schools in LA
Deridder High School
High School · Beauregard Parish · Deridder, LA
A Beauregard Parish high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
723 O`Neal Street, Deridder, LA 70634
- Math 29% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Deridder High School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Deridder High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average314/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,359
Median home value
$165,500
Median rent
$902/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70634; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosepine High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 7–12 | 5.0 mi | 577 | Compare → |
| East Beauregard High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–12 | Not available | 430 | Compare → |
| Merryville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–12 | Not available | 496 | Compare → |
| Singer High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–12 | Not available | 362 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Beauregard Parish
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #8 of 12
- District spending per student
- $12,372NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Deridder High School is listed in Beauregard Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Deridder High School
Deridder High School is a public high school in Deridder, LA, part of Beauregard Parish, serving approximately 692 students in grades 8th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #942 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Deridder High School
What grades does Deridder High School serve?
Deridder High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Deridder High School?
Deridder High School has an enrollment of approximately 692 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deridder High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deridder High School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Deridder High School rank in LA?
Deridder High School ranks #942 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Deridder High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Deridder High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Deridder High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Deridder High School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Deridder High School a charter school?
No, Deridder High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Deridder High School a Title I school?
No, Deridder High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deridder High School?
44.9% of students at Deridder High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 692
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Beauregard Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (337) 463-3266
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 70634)
- 25,038
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70634; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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