Public schools in DeRidder, LA
7 open public schools with an address in DeRidder, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,941
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Louisiana median 13.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of DeRidder public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in DeRidder, LA: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,941 students, an average of 420 per school. The largest campus is DeRidder High School (621 students), and the largest elementary school is DeRidder Elementary School (490).
Every listed school belongs to Beauregard Parish. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 57% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving DeRidder
Elementary schools in DeRidder
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeRidder Elementary School Beauregard Parish | 02–04 | 490 | 11.9:1 | |
| East Beauregard Elementary School Beauregard Parish | PK–05 | 425 | 15.3:1 | |
| K.R. Hanchey Elementary School Beauregard Parish | PK–01 | 353 | 9.7:1 |
Middle schools in DeRidder
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeRidder Junior High School Beauregard Parish | 07–08 | 287 | 13.8:1 | |
| Pine Wood Elementary School Beauregard Parish | 05–06 | 348 | 16.3:1 |
High schools in DeRidder
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeRidder High School Beauregard Parish | 09–12 | 621 | 18.4:1 | |
| East Beauregard High School Beauregard Parish | 06–12 | 417 | 14.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65%
- Hispanic8.1%
- Black16.9%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial9.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 DeRidder schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,941 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in DeRidder
How many public schools are in DeRidder, LA?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in DeRidder: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 2,941 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve DeRidder?
All listed public schools with an address in DeRidder belong to Beauregard Parish. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in DeRidder?
DeRidder High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in DeRidder, with 621 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in DeRidder?
No school with an address in DeRidder is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Louisiana.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in DeRidder schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across DeRidder public schools is 14.1:1, higher than the Louisiana school median of 13.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in DeRidder guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Louisiana cities