Best Schools in Perry County, MO
Perry County, MO has 14 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 5,293 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Perry County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Perry County, MO
The top high schools in Perry County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fredericktown High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredericktown R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 588 Students
2. Oak Ridge High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oak Ridge R-vi • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 193 Students
3. Perryville Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry Co. 32 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 755 Students
Best Middle Schools in Perry County, MO
The top middle schools in Perry County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Perry Co. Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry Co. 32 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 461 Students
2. Kelly A Burlison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredericktown R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 481 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Perry County, MO
The top elementary schools in Perry County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Altenburg Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Altenburg 48 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 110 Students
2. Fredericktown Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredericktown R-i • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 422 Students
3. Perryville Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry Co. 32 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 423 Students
4. Fredericktown Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredericktown R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 411 Students
5. Perryville Primary Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry Co. 32 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 505 Students
6. Oak Ridge Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oak Ridge R-vi • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 167 Students
7. United In Christ Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
United In Christ Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 79 Students
8. Immanuel Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Immanuel Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 218 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Perry County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Perry County, MO has a total population of 18,956 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Perry County, MO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Perry County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Perry County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Perry County, MO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Perry County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Perry County, MO
How many schools are in Perry County, MO?
Perry County, MO has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 5,293 students in total.
How do schools in Perry County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Perry County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Perry County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Perry County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 26%
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- Projected: 36%
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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 21%
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- Projected: 37%
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Perry County
2 places in Perry County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Perryville (4)
- Altenburg (1)
School districts (1)
- Perry Co. 32 (4 schools)