Total enrollment
2,511
-401 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
7 schools in Ferndale
Michigan · Public K-12
For a city in Michigan, Ferndale carries 7 public K-12 campuses, with combined enrollment of about 2,511 students and an average school size near 359.
7-year change in Ferndale
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
-1 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
24%
was 29%
% Hispanic
2%
was 2%
% Black
68%
was 61%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison | Combined | KG-12 | 65 |
| Ferndale High School | High | 09-12 | 739 |
| Ferndale Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 528 |
| Jardon Vocational School | Combined | PK-12 | 34 |
| Tri County Educational Center | High | 09-12 | 348 |
| University High School | High | 09-12 | 469 |
| Webb Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 328 |
About Ferndale
Across Ferndale, Michigan, 7 public schools serves about 2,511 students between them.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city covers 1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, and 2 other.
Average school size in Ferndale is around 359 students, 12% noticeably below the Michigan average of about 406.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 14%: 2,912 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,511 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 8 to 7 across the same 7-year window. The Black share of public-school enrollment expanded from 61% to 68%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Ferndale discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.