Serving 501 students in grades 6-8, Deridder Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deridder Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Deridder Junior High School's student population of 501 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Deridder Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deridder Junior High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#644 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
22%
41%
White
56%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deridder Junior High School's ranking?
Deridder Junior High School is ranked #644 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Deridder Junior High School often compared to?
Deridder Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Beauregard High School, South Beauregard High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Deridder Junior High School?
501 students attend Deridder Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Deridder Junior High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deridder Junior High School?
Deridder Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Deridder Junior High School offer ?
Deridder Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Deridder Junior High School part of?
Deridder Junior High School is part of Beauregard Parish School District.
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