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#684 of 1,288 schools in LA
Ferriday High School
High School · Concordia Parish · Ferriday, LA
A Concordia Parish high school serving grades 8th – 12th.
801 E. E. Wallace Boulevard, Ferriday, LA 71334
- Math 24% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 15% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ferriday High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 20% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ferriday High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 62Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,053/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$33,592
Median home value
$80,200
Median rent
$666/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
65.4%
Poverty rate
40.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71334; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Charter School MstCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 500 | Compare → |
| Concordia Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 3–12 | 1.5 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Monterey High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 407 | Compare → |
| Vidalia High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 8–12 | Not available | 424 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Concordia Parish
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #7 of 10
- District spending per student
- $15,509NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 37.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ferriday High School is listed in Concordia Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ferriday High School
Ferriday High School is a public high school in Ferriday, LA, part of Concordia Parish, serving approximately 310 students in grades 8th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #684 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ferriday High School
What grades does Ferriday High School serve?
Ferriday High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Ferriday High School?
Ferriday High School has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferriday High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferriday High School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ferriday High School rank in LA?
Ferriday High School ranks #684 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Ferriday High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ferriday High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ferriday High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ferriday High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ferriday High School a charter school?
No, Ferriday High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ferriday High School a Title I school?
No, Ferriday High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ferriday High School?
94.8% of students at Ferriday High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 310
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Concordia Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.8%
- Phone
- (318) 757-8626
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 71334)
- 9,382
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71334; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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