Serving 310 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 32%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 310 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (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
Ferriday High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ferriday High School is 0.19, 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.
Ferriday High School is ranked #1120 out of 1,251 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 32% 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 80-84%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Ferriday High School?
310 students attend Ferriday High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Ferriday High School students are Black, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ferriday High School?
Ferriday High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ferriday High School offer ?
Ferriday High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Ferriday High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 310 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
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
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