There were 250 first grade students enrolled in Morehouse Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 4.2% less than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
Morehouse Junior High School welcomed the most first 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 1st Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehouse Junior High School | 79 | 14.1% | 559 |
| Delta Junior High School | 77 | 15.7% | 492 |
| Beekman Charter School | 65 | 6.3% | 1,033 |
| Morehouse Magnet School | 29 | 11.6% | 250 |
