Enrollment
775
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Longville, LA
South Beauregard High School
Federal NCES profile for South Beauregard High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220018000089
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Beauregard High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Longville · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
South Beauregard High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Beauregard High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Longville, LA.
School address
District: Beauregard Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220018000089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.8%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Beauregard High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Beauregard High School
South Beauregard High School is a large combined-grade school in Longville, Louisiana, enrolling 775 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 41.8% free-meal eligibility runs 33% below the Louisiana average.
Enrollment of 775 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 229 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #41.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 258 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Longville's public schools, it stands alongside South Beauregard Elementary School (644 students): South Beauregard High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.9:1 vs 18.4:1).
Beauregard Parish also operates South Beauregard Elementary School (644 students) and Deridder High School (621 students) alongside South Beauregard High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Beauregard High School compares
South Beauregard High School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 12% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 33% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 775 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
775
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,818
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 94.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, South Beauregard High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beauregard Parish, which includes South Beauregard High School.
$13,818
Per student
-16%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.3%
State 42.5%
Federal 17.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How South Beauregard High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Beauregard Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deridder High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Merryville High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Beauregard Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Beauregard High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Beauregard High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Longville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~775 students)
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Frequently asked questions about South Beauregard High School
How many students attend South Beauregard High School?
South Beauregard High School has 775 students enrolled. It is a public school in Longville, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Beauregard High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Beauregard High School is 18.9:1, which is 12% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Beauregard High School?
41.8% of students at South Beauregard High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Beauregard High School?
The largest demographic group at South Beauregard High School is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Longville, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Beauregard High School?
South Beauregard High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Beauregard High School rank among public schools in Longville?
By Resource Investment Index, South Beauregard High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Longville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Longville on the city page.
Is South Beauregard High School a good school?
South Beauregard High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Beauregard Parish?
Besides South Beauregard High School, Beauregard Parish also operates South Beauregard Elementary School (644 students), Deridder High School (621 students), and Merryville High School (470 students). See the Beauregard Parish district page for the complete list.
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