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5.9 avg / 10

Perry County School District

School District · Marion, Alabama

Students: 879
Teachers (FTE): 51

Avg Rating

5.9

out of 10

Schools

2

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,181

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.2:1

How this district compares

Alabama rank

#124 of 141

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.6

below Alabama avg

Per-pupil spending

$21,181

+$8,373 vs Alabama median

District size

879 students

Smaller than Alabama median

About Perry County

Perry County is a Marion, Alabama school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 879 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1. The district invests $21,181 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.9/10, Perry County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Francis Marion School, which has a composite score of 6.1/10.

In standardized testing, Perry County students show an average math proficiency of 9.3% and ELA proficiency of 43.9%.

District Map

Schools in Perry County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 9.3%
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State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 43.9%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Perry County with test data.

Schools in Perry County

2 schools

District Details

State
Alabama
City
Marion
Total Enrollment
879
Teachers (FTE)
51
Child Poverty Rate
0.5%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Perry County?

Perry County has 2 schools in total. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Perry County?

The average composite rating for Perry County is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Perry County?

Perry County spends $21,181 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Perry County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Perry County is 17.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Perry County?

Francis Marion School is the highest-rated school in Perry County with a composite score of 6.1/10.

What are the test scores in Perry County?

Across schools in Perry County with test data, the average math proficiency is 9.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.9/10
Math Proficiency
9.3%
ELA Proficiency
43.9%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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