Ferriday High School vs Ferriday Upper Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferriday High School
Ferriday · Public high · Grades 8–12
289 students
Ferriday Upper Elementary School
Ferriday · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
242 students
| Measure | Ferriday High School Ferriday, Louisiana | Ferriday Upper Elementary School Ferriday, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #217 of 246 | #594 of 697 |
| National rank | #10789 of 16,910 | #29951 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 289 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.5% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 61% |
| city | Ferriday | Ferriday |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ferriday Upper Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.0 vs 40.7).
- •Ferriday Upper Elementary School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 42%).
- •Ferriday High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Ferriday Upper Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.4% vs 95.5%).
- •Ferriday High School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.7).
- •Ferriday High School is the larger school with 289 students compared with 242.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ferriday High School better than Ferriday Upper Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ferriday Upper Elementary School ranks higher (43.0 vs 40.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ferriday High School and Ferriday Upper Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Ferriday and Ferriday in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferriday High School: 289. Ferriday Upper Elementary School: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferriday High School and Ferriday Upper Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Ferriday High School is 217th of 246 and Ferriday Upper Elementary School is 594th of 697 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).