Public schools in Ferriday, LA
6 open public schools with an address in Ferriday, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,596
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.5:1
Louisiana median 13.3:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Ferriday public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Ferriday, LA: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,596 students, an average of 266 per school. The largest campus is Delta Charter School MST (485 students), and the largest elementary school is Ferriday Lower Elementary School (313).
Concordia Parish operates the most schools here (5), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 10.5:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 82% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Ferriday
Elementary schools in Ferriday
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferriday Lower Elementary School Concordia Parish | PK–02 | 313 | 13.7:1 | |
| Ferriday Upper Elementary School Concordia Parish | 03–05 | 242 | 12.4:1 |
Middle schools in Ferriday
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferriday Junior High School Concordia Parish | 06–08 | 241 | 9.7:1 |
High schools in Ferriday
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferriday High School Concordia Parish | 08–12 | 289 | 9.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Ferriday
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia Education Center Concordia Parish · Alternative School | 03–12 | 26 | 4.1:1 | |
| Delta Charter School MST Delta Charter Group · Charter | KG–12 | 485 | 11.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White24.3%
- Hispanic1.8%
- Black72%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Ferriday schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,596 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Ferriday
How many public schools are in Ferriday, LA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Ferriday: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 1,596 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Ferriday?
Schools with an address in Ferriday belong to 2 education agencies, led by Concordia Parish (5 schools), Delta Charter Group (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Ferriday?
Ferriday High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Ferriday, with 289 students in 2024–25 (grades 08–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Ferriday?
Yes. 1 of the 6 public schools in Ferriday are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Delta Charter School MST. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Ferriday schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Ferriday public schools is 10.5:1, lower than the Louisiana school median of 13.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Ferriday guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Louisiana cities