Middle Schools in Beauregard Parish

The two middle schools located in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, DeRidder Junior High School and South Beauregard Upper Elementary School, demonstrate notable differences in academic performance and student demographics.

South Beauregard Upper Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently outperforming the district and state averages on LEAP tests in Mathematics and English Language Arts across multiple grade levels. This school's student population is predominantly white (94.91%), which may contribute to its strong academic results. In contrast, DeRidder Junior High School has a more diverse student body and shows mixed academic performance, with some grades performing above the district and state averages, while others fall below.

While DeRidder Junior High School has a lower student-teacher ratio, which is generally associated with better academic outcomes, it also serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, as indicated by its higher free and reduced-price lunch rate. This suggests that the school may face additional challenges in maintaining high academic achievement. Nonetheless, both schools excel in Algebra I, with DeRidder Junior High School scoring particularly high on the End of Course exam.