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#488 of 1,288 schools in LA

Top 38% in state

Merryville High School

School · Beauregard Parish · Merryville, LA

A Beauregard Parish school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7061 Highway 110 West, Merryville, LA 70653

  • Math 24% vs LA 34% (2025)
  • Reading 43% vs LA 43% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg-12 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.1 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected-7.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$12,372
Chronic Absenteeism31.2%

Students at Merryville High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency24%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
34%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency43%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
43%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 33% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
59%
ELA
71%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
81%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
81%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
46%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
46%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
51%
2025
Math
24%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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 56 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

60.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Merryville 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat 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

$60,625

Median home value

$112,100

Median rent

$562/mo

College educated

8.6%

Homeownership

83.3%

Poverty rate

14.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70653; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics5sports offered
3 boys'·2 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in Beauregard Parish

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Singer High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–12Not available362Compare →

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
#2 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

Merryville High School is listed in Beauregard Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Merryville High School

Merryville High School is a public school in Merryville, LA, part of Beauregard Parish, serving approximately 496 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #488 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Merryville High School

What grades does Merryville High School serve?

Merryville High School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Merryville High School?

Merryville High School has an enrollment of approximately 496 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Merryville High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Merryville High School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Merryville High School rank in LA?

Merryville High School ranks #488 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Merryville High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Merryville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Merryville High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Merryville High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Merryville High School a charter school?

No, Merryville High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Merryville High School a Title I school?

No, Merryville High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Merryville High School?

60.1% of students at Merryville 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
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
496
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Beauregard Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.2%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 70653)
3,297
Area average commute
38.4 min
Area median age
38.3
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 70653; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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