FERRIDAY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Ferriday Junior High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Concordia Parish school district, located in Ferriday, LA with about 302 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Ferriday Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Ferriday Junior High School, located at 201 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue in Ferriday, Louisiana, serves as a key educational institution within the Concordia Parish School District. Situated in the heart of the community, the school is dedicated to providing academic instruction for students in the middle-grade levels, typically focusing on fostering the transition between elementary and high school. The school plays a vital role in the local educational landscape by offering a structured environment aimed at preparing young learners for the rigors of secondary education.

Like many schools in the region, Ferriday Junior High emphasizes the development of core academic skills while striving to engage students through various extracurricular and community-focused initiatives. The school serves a diverse student population and operates with the goal of improving student outcomes and academic proficiency within the Concordia Parish system. By maintaining its presence on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, the school remains a central landmark for the town of Ferriday, reflecting the community’s ongoing commitment to the development and success of its youth.

For more information, contact Ferriday Junior High School at (318) 757-8695 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.