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#2138 of 2,221 schools in MO
Perryville Sr. High
High School · Perry Co. 32 · Perryville, MO
A Perry Co. 32 high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
326 COLLEGE ST, Perryville, MO 63775
- Math 19% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Perryville Sr. High score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2021, to 38% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Perryville Sr. High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,190/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Perryville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,492
Median home value
$192,100
Median rent
$925/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63775; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent De Paul Jr/sr SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 4.7 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 465 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Perry Co. 32
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,203NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Perryville Sr. High is listed in PERRY CO. 32; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Perryville Sr. High
Perryville Sr. High is a public high school in Perryville, MO, part of Perry Co. 32, serving approximately 753 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,138 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Perryville Sr. High
What grades does Perryville Sr. High serve?
Perryville Sr. High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Perryville Sr. High?
Perryville Sr. High has an enrollment of approximately 753 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perryville Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Perryville Sr. High is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Perryville Sr. High rank in MO?
Perryville Sr. High ranks #2,138 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Perryville Sr. High's MySchoolScout rating?
Perryville Sr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Perryville Sr. High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Perryville Sr. High has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Perryville Sr. High a charter school?
No, Perryville Sr. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Perryville Sr. High a Title I school?
No, Perryville Sr. High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Perryville Sr. High?
40.0% of students at Perryville Sr. High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 753
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Perry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (573) 547-7500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 63775)
- 15,993
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments / EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63775; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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