Perry Co School Dist School District
School District · New Augusta, Mississippi
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,310
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,310
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Evaluating Perry Co School Dist?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Perry Co School Dist as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Perry Central Middle School
New Augusta · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Perry Central High School
New Augusta · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
South Perry Elementary School
Beaumont · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#59 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
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 #59 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Perry Co School Dist's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Perry Central Middle School (7.3/10), Perry Central High School (6.8/10), and South Perry Elementary School (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
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.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perry Central Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Perry Central High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | South Perry Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Runnelstown Elementary School | 6.1 / 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. The district invests $15,310 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Perry Co School Dist demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Perry Central Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Perry Co School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 35.7% and ELA proficiency of 38.0%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Perry Co School Dist with test data.
Schools in Perry Co School Dist
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- New Augusta
- Total Enrollment
- 892
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data 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 6.7/10. 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 Co School Dist?
Perry Co School Dist spends $15,310 per student per year.
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?
Perry Central Middle School is the highest-rated school in Perry Co School Dist with a composite score of 7.3/10.
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 35.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.0%. 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 6.7/10 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
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.0%
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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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