Serving 289 students in grades 8-12, Ferriday High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ferriday High School's student population of 289 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
289 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Ferriday High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ferriday High School is 0.15, 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
#1137 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
92%
42%
White
7%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.7%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wild Boars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ferriday High School's ranking?
Ferriday High School is ranked #1137 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Ferriday High School often compared to?
Ferriday High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vidalia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ferriday High School?
The graduation rate of Ferriday High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Ferriday High School?
289 students attend Ferriday High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Ferriday High School students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ferriday High School?
Ferriday High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ferriday High School offer ?
Ferriday High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ferriday High School part of?
Ferriday High School is part of Concordia Parish School District.
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