Ferriday Junior High School vs Sixth Ward Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Louisiana, United States, 212 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferriday Junior High School
Ferriday · Public middle · Grades 6–8
241 students
Sixth Ward Middle School
Thibodaux · Public middle · Grades 6–8
236 students
| Measure | Ferriday Junior High School Ferriday, Louisiana | Sixth Ward Middle School Thibodaux, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #200 of 218 | #10 of 218 |
| National rank | #10306 of 15,369 | #627 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 241 | 236 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 236 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 44.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 89% |
| city | Ferriday | Thibodaux |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sixth Ward Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 37.8).
- •Sixth Ward Middle School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 34%).
- •Sixth Ward Middle School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 43%).
- •Sixth Ward Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.1% vs 94.2%).
- •Ferriday Junior High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.4).
- •Ferriday Junior High School is the larger school with 241 students compared with 236.
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 Junior High School better than Sixth Ward Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sixth Ward Middle School ranks higher (86.2 vs 37.8 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 Junior High School and Sixth Ward Middle School?
About 212 km in a straight line, between Ferriday and Thibodaux in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferriday Junior High School: 241. Sixth Ward Middle School: 236. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferriday Junior High School and Sixth Ward Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Ferriday Junior High School is 200th of 218 and Sixth Ward Middle School is 10th of 218 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).