Best Schools in Perry County, MS
Perry County, MS has a total of 10 schools including 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools. A total of 2,013 students attend Perry County, MS schools. On average, schools in Perry County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Perry County underperform expectations.
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richton School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 299 Students
2. Perry Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 217 Students
2. Richton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richton School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 298 Students
3. Sand Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 302 Students
4. Mc Lain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 181 Students
5. South Perry Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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, MS Internet Health Assessment.
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- Actual Test Scores: 41%
- Projected Test Scores: 36%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 37%
- Projected Test Scores: 41%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 43%
- Projected Test Scores: 42%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 36%
- Projected Test Scores: 35%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 53%
- Projected Test Scores: 47%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 31%
- Projected Test Scores: 32%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 52%
- Projected Test Scores: 48%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 33%
- Projected Test Scores: 34%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 25%
- Projected Test Scores: 31%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 38%
- Projected Test Scores: 38%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations