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6.8avg / 10

Perry Co School Dist School District

School District · New Augusta, Mississippi

Students: 892
Teachers (FTE): 90

Avg Rating

6.8

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

892

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.9:1

How this district compares

Mississippi rank

#45 of 138

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.4

above Mississippi avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,310

+$2,698 vs Mississippi median

District size

892 students

Smaller than Mississippi median

The short answer

Perry Co School Dist ranks #45 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Perry Co School Dist's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are South Perry Elementary School (7.6/10), Perry Central High School (7.4/10), and Runnelstown Elementary School (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Perry Central High School

STAAR proficiency rose +22.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Perry Co School Dist schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Perry Co School Dist

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1South Perry Elementary School7.6 / 10
2Perry Central High School7.4 / 10
3Runnelstown Elementary School6.1 / 10
4Perry Central Middle School5.9 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Perry Co School Dist

Perry Co School Dist is a New Augusta, Mississippi school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 892 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1. District-level spending was $15,310 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.8/10, Perry Co School Dist demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is South Perry Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.

In standardized testing, Perry Co School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 36.6% and ELA proficiency of 38.2%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Perry Co School Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency36.6%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency38.2%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Perry Co School Dist with test data.

District Details

State
Mississippi
City
New Augusta
Total Enrollment
892
Teachers (FTE)
90
District spending per student
$15,310NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
25.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Perry Co School Dist?

Perry Co School Dist has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Perry Co School Dist?

The average composite rating for Perry Co School Dist is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Perry Co School Dist?

Perry Co School Dist's district-level spending was $15,310 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Perry Co School Dist?

The average student-teacher ratio in Perry Co School Dist is 9.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Perry Co School Dist?

South Perry Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Perry Co School Dist with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What are the test scores in Perry Co School Dist?

Across schools in Perry Co School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Perry Co School Dist compare to other districts in Mississippi?

Perry Co School Dist has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Mississippi by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.8/10
Math Proficiency
36.6%
ELA Proficiency
38.2%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi 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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