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Schools in DeRidder · Beauregard Parish School District

DeRidder’s public schools outscore 78% of Louisiana districts

The grade covers the public school district serving DeRidder, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. In DeRidder, 94% of each class finishes high school in four years, above the Louisiana average (83%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Louisiana, not nationally.

#76of 162 Louisiana townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Louisiana state tests taken in spring 2022, when 94% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
39%
▼ 3 pts vs LA 42%
2021–22
Math proficiency
33%
▲ 1 pts vs LA 32%
2021–22
Graduate on time
94%
▲ 11 pts vs LA 83%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$14.9K
▼ 5% vs LA $15.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.2
LA 13.6 · larger classes
Schools in town
6
2,099 students on the public path
In brief

DeRidder’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 185 Louisiana towns with household incomes within a quarter of DeRidder’s, its schools beat 54%, lower than their 78% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state in math, below in reading

Reading proficiency is 39% and math 33% in spring 2022, against 42% and 32% statewide; 94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $14,888 per student, against $15,623 across Louisiana (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 2 the district’s path is DeRidder Elementary School, then DeRidder Junior High School, then DeRidder High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Cornerstone Christian Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind DeRidder’s grade

A− Test scoresA− Graduation

A−: better than 78% of Louisiana school districts, #76 of 162 Louisiana towns. Graduation is above the Louisiana average; test scores are below it.

Louisiana school districts we grade (197)Better than 78%
Lower resultsHigher results
Louisiana towns with similar household incomes (185)Better than 54%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 2,856 test results and a graduating class of 370 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 94% of DeRidder’s students in the tested grades sat them (2,833 in math, 2,879 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve DeRidder, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–1K.R. Hanchey Elementary SchoolBeauregard Parish School DistrictNo scores
2–4DeRidder Elementary SchoolBeauregard Parish School DistrictNo scores
7–8DeRidder Junior High SchoolBeauregard Parish School DistrictB−
9–12DeRidder High SchoolBeauregard Parish School DistrictB+

DeRidder’s public schools are run by Beauregard Parish School District, which also serves Merryville. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Beauregard Parish School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 12 schools · 5,567 students, up 4% since 2020–21 · 14.2 per teacher (LA 13.6)
$14,888LA $15,623 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Below the state in reading

Reading39%
State average 42.4% · 2879 students tested
Math33%
State average 31.8% · 2833 students tested

DeRidder vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Louisiana towns that share DeRidder’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
DeRidderA−Beauregard Parish

Every school in DeRidder

6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Louisiana’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in DeRidderby address
K.R. Hanchey Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1
353 students10:1Rate it →
DeRidder Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 2–4
490 students12:1Rate it →
Pine Wood Elementary School
Middle · Grades 5–6
B
348 students16:1Rate it →
DeRidder Junior High School
Middle · Grades 7–8
B−
287 students14:1Rate it →
DeRidder High School
High · Grades 8–12
B+
621 students18:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Deridder
Private · Religious
153 students14:1Rate it →

Questions about DeRidder’s schools

Are DeRidder’s schools good?

By Louisiana’s own tests, yes: the public schools DeRidder children attend outscore 78% of Louisiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #76 of 162 Louisiana towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 54%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is DeRidder in?

Beauregard Parish School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 5,567 students in 12 schools (2024–25).

Where do DeRidder kids go to high school?

DeRidder High School, with 621 students; its own test results earn a B+.

What is DeRidder’s graduation rate?

94% of the class of 2023 in Beauregard Parish School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Louisiana.

How much does DeRidder spend per student?

$14,888 in Beauregard Parish School District (FY2024), against $15,623 across Louisiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in DeRidder?

Yes: Cornerstone Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–8, 153 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Louisiana. Stars are from neighbors.