Very Good
#177 of 863 schools in MS
Top 20% in state
Perkinston Elementary School
Elementary School · Stone Co School Dist · Perkinston, MS
A Stone Co School Dist elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
40 Second Street, Perkinston, MS 39573
- Math 73% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs MS 53% (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Perkinston Elementary School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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 35 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Perkinston Elementary School 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,080/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,011
Median home value
$201,100
Median rent
$740/mo
College educated
15.9%
Homeownership
86%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39573; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Stone Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 4.4 mi | 702 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Stone Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,135NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Perkinston Elementary School is listed in STONE CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Perkinston Elementary School
Perkinston Elementary School is a public elementary school in Perkinston, MS, part of Stone Co School Dist, serving approximately 536 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #177 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Perkinston Elementary School
What grades does Perkinston Elementary School serve?
Perkinston Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Perkinston Elementary School?
Perkinston Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 536 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perkinston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perkinston Elementary School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Perkinston Elementary School rank in MS?
Perkinston Elementary School ranks #177 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Perkinston Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Perkinston Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Perkinston Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Perkinston Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Perkinston Elementary School a charter school?
No, Perkinston Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Perkinston Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Perkinston Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Perkinston Elementary School?
64.7% of students at Perkinston Elementary School 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 536
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Stone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (601) 928-3380
- Area population (ZIP 39573)
- 9,770
- Area average commute
- 38.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES 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 39573; 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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