Best High Schools in Perry County, MS

Perry County, MS has 4 high schools with 577 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Perry County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Perry County underperform expectations.

1. Richton High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Richton School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 299 Students

2. Perry Central High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Perry Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 278 Students

Best Middle Schools in Perry County, MS

Perry County, MS has 3 middle schools with 699 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Perry County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Perry County don't meet expectations.

1. Perry Central Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Perry Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 216 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Perry County, MS

Perry County, MS has 3 elementary schools with 737 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Perry County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Perry County don't meet expectations.

1. Runnelstown Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Perry Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 217 Students

2. Richton Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Richton School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 298 Students

3. Sand Hill Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Greene County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 302 Students

4. Mc Lain Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Greene County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 181 Students

5. South Perry Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Perry Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 222 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Perry County, MS

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Perry County, MS has a total population of 11,511 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Perry County, MS

2,013

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

12%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Perry County, MS.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A+

7.13 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.22 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

5.92 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Perry County, MS.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Perry County, MS.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

23 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Perry County, MS Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations