How do these schools compare?
| Metric | DeRidder Junior High School | Merryville High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | DeRidder, LA | Merryville, LA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | other |
| Enrollment | 287 | 470 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 57.3% | 64.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | DeRidder Junior High School | Merryville High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,278 | $15,278 |
| District | Beauregard Parish | Beauregard Parish |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | DeRidder Junior High School | Merryville High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54.4% | 85.3% |
| African American | 24.4% | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% | 4.9% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.5% | 5.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | DeRidder Junior High School | Merryville High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 95.7:1 | 235:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.7% | 19.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 195 | 59 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
Explore PlainSchools
Related
Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.