Merryville High School is a K-12 school located in the town of Merryville, Louisiana. It is part of the Beauregard Parish School Board district and is one of 14 schools in Beauregard Parish. Kara Wynn serves as the principal, with Scott Cornes as the assistant principal.
Serving 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Merryville High School ranks in the top 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 30% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Merryville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Merryville High School's student population of 470 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
470 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Merryville High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Merryville High School is 0.27, 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
#496 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
5%
42%
White
85%
41%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merryville High School's ranking?
Merryville High School is ranked #496 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Merryville High School often compared to?
Merryville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Singer High School, Newton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Merryville High School?
The graduation rate of Merryville High School is 90%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Merryville High School?
470 students attend Merryville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Merryville High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Merryville High School?
Merryville High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Merryville High School offer ?
Merryville High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Merryville High School part of?
Merryville High School is part of Beauregard Parish School District.
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