There were 236 eighth grade students enrolled in Morehouse Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 7.8% less than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
Bastrop High School welcomed the most eighth grade students in the parish.
Within Morehouse Parish schools, the most students were found in ninth grade and sixth grade classes, while 11th grade classes were the smallest.
Statewide, Morehouse Parish ranked 22nd lowest in enrollment numbers, the same as the year before.
Louisiana’s education system was considered one of the worst in the U.S., according to a WalletHub analysis. The state was ranked 47th overall, based on class size, student performance, funding, school safety, and teacher qualifications.
Morehouse Parish Enrollment by Grade – Yearly Comparison
Enrollment by Grade in Morehouse Parish Schools for 2023-24 School Year
| School name | Number of 8th Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bastrop High School | 143 | 17.3% | 826 |
| Beekman Charter School | 84 | 8.1% | 1,033 |
| Morehouse Magnet School | 9 | 3.6% | 250 |
