Morehouse Parish Schools & Education
Morehouse Parish, Louisiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
32/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
4.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
4.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 85.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,066
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,881
School Score
32/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 53/100
State Score Position
#53
of 64 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Morehouse Parish
Measured School Summary
Morehouse Parish faces educational challenges with a school score of 32/100 and a graduation rate of 4.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
Morehouse Parish spends $8,066 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 39% below the Louisiana average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 81.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Morehouse Parish before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
5 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
32/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #53 of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data.
Completion
4.0%
81.4 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,066
$185 above the state average
School coverage
5
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Morehouse Parish has 5 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Morehouse Parish school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Morehouse Parish has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#53
of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data. The county score is 21 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Morehouse Parish
Elementary and high visible
3,381 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Morehouse Parish is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Morehouse Parish?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Morehouse Parish's Public School Framework
Morehouse Parish supports a student population of 3,381 across 5 public school facilities. The infrastructure consists of two elementary schools, one high school, and two specialized multi-level campuses.
Charter Options in a Single District
The Morehouse Parish district manages all local education, including the Beekman Charter School. This charter school is the largest in the parish, enrolling 1,020 students and representing 20% of the total school count.
Larger Campuses in Town and Rural Settings
With an average school size of 676 students, campuses here are larger than many neighboring parishes. Facilities range from the 1,020-student Beekman Charter School to the smaller 294-student Morehouse Magnet School.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Morehouse Parish
Reported Enrollment
3,381
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
1
20% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Morehouse Parish
5 Public Schools in Morehouse Parish
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beekman Charter School | Profile | Morehouse Parish | Bastrop, 71220Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Charter | 1,020 |
| Bastrop High School | Record | Morehouse Parish | Bastrop, 71220Town: Distant | 7–12 | High | 902 |
| Morehouse Elementary School | Record | Morehouse Parish | Bastrop, 71220Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 587 |
| Delta Elementary School | Record | Morehouse Parish | Mer Rouge, 71261Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 578 |
| Morehouse Magnet School | Record | Morehouse Parish | Bastrop, 71220Town: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 294 |
Beekman Charter School
Morehouse Parish
Bastrop, 71220 / Rural: Distant
Morehouse Elementary School
Morehouse Parish
Bastrop, 71220 / Town: Distant
Delta Elementary School
Morehouse Parish
Mer Rouge, 71261 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,066
State avg $7,881
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Schools in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana?
Morehouse Parish supports a student population of 3,381 across 5 public school facilities. The infrastructure consists of two elementary schools, one high school, and two specialized multi-level campuses.
What are the major school districts in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana?
The Morehouse Parish district manages all local education, including the Beekman Charter School. This charter school is the largest in the parish, enrolling 1,020 students and representing 20% of the total school count.
What is the school experience like in Morehouse Parish?
With an average school size of 676 students, campuses here are larger than many neighboring parishes. Facilities range from the 1,020-student Beekman Charter School to the smaller 294-student Morehouse Magnet School.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.