Ferris: Schools & Education
Education in Ferris: 5 public schools. Ferris H S is the largest at 821 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 2,713 students.
- ~648 residents per school (vs Texas ~355).
K-12 Schools
5 K-12 schools serving the area — about 648 residents per school. 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | FERRIS ISD |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 5 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 2,713 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 208 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.00 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 2,192 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 80.8% |
| Schools Count | 5 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Paul Quinn College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 11.5 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Paul Quinn College |
| Nearest College · City | Dallas |
| Nearest College · Phone | (214) 376-1000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 11.5 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (2)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Ferris Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 301 E 10Th St |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (972) 544-3696 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 75125 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1974 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 3 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 20.2% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12