For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,325 students in Deridder, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Deridder, LA are Deridder High School, East Beauregard High School and Deridder Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deridder, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Deridder have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Deridder, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deridder High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
723 O'neal Street
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 463-3266
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 463-3266
Gr: 8-12 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
East Beauregard High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5364 Highway 113
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 328-7513
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 328-7513
Gr: 6-12 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Deridder Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
415 Frusha Drive
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 463-9083
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 463-9083
Gr: 7-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Deridder, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Deridder, LA include Deridder High School, East Beauregard High School and Deridder Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Deridder?
3 public middle schools are located in Deridder.
What is the racial composition of students in Deridder?
Deridder public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Deridder are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Deridder include: Deridder Junior High School vs. East Beauregard High School, East Beauregard High School vs. Deridder Junior High School, East Beauregard High School vs. Deridder High School
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