Best Schools in Perry County, MS
Perry County, MS has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,530 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Perry County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Perry County, MS
The top high schools in Perry County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
The top middle schools in Perry County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
The top elementary schools in Perry County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Runnelstown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 217 Students
2. South Perry Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 222 Students
3. Richton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richton School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 298 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.
Questions About Schools in Perry County, MS
How many schools are in Perry County, MS?
Perry County, MS has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,530 students in total.
How do schools in Perry County perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Perry County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Perry County underperform 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: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 41%
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Cities, towns and school districts in Perry County
3 places in Perry County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- New Augusta (2)
- Richton (2)
- Beaumont (1)
School districts (1)
- Perry Co School Dist (4 schools)