For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,875 students in Ferris, TX (there are , serving 25 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Ferris, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Ferris, TX are Lucy Mae Mcdonald Elementary School, Lee Longino Elementary School and Ferris J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ferris, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Ferris have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Ferris, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lucy Mae Mcdonald Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Fm 983
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-2574
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-2574
Grades: 1-5
| 662 students
Rank: #22.
Lee Longino Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 W F M 664
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-8662
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-8662
Grades: 1-5
| 396 students
Rank: #33.
Ferris J High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1002 E 8th St
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-3737
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-3737
Grades: 6-8
| 606 students
Rank: #44.
Ferris High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1025 E 8th St
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-3737
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-3737
Grades: 9-12
| 888 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 S Central
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-3212
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-3212
Grades: PK-K
| 323 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ferris, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Ferris, TX include Lucy Mae Mcdonald Elementary School, Lee Longino Elementary School and Ferris J High School.
How many public schools are located in Ferris?
5 public schools are located in Ferris.
What percentage of students in Ferris go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Ferris are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ferris?
Ferris public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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