High Schools in Beauregard Parish

The three high schools in Beauregard Parish—South Beauregard High School, DeRidder High School, and East Beauregard High School—serve students from grades 6 or 7 through 12 in a rural Louisiana district ranked 44th out of 116 parishes, earning a 3-star rating.

South Beauregard High School is the clear standout, holding a 3-star rating and ranking in the 59th percentile statewide. It leads the parish in nearly every academic metric, including a remarkable 82% proficiency in Biology—22 points above the state average—and a low 0.6% dropout rate. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 18.1% is the best in the district and below the state average. In contrast, DeRidder High School earns a 2-star rating and struggles significantly with Algebra I, where only 26% of students are proficient compared to the state average of 65%. East Beauregard High School is the lowest-performing school with a 1-star rating and a 26th percentile state rank, though its middle school grades (6-8) perform at or above district averages in several subjects before a sharp drop-off in high school End-of-Course exams.

Key takeaways for parents: South Beauregard offers the strongest overall academics, especially in science, with the lowest dropout and absenteeism rates. DeRidder has a solid graduation rate (91.5%) but faces a critical weakness in math that could impact college readiness. East Beauregard shows promise in its younger grades but needs stronger high school support to maintain that momentum. The district as a whole performs above the state average in graduation rate (93% vs. 85%) but has room for improvement in reducing chronic absenteeism, which is a key factor in student success.