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#523 of 1,750 schools in OK

Top 30% in state

Perkins-tryon HS

High School · Perkins-tryon · Perkins, OK

A high school in Perkins, OK where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 549, Perkins, OK 74059

  • Math 17% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 44% proficient (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+4.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency31% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected-5.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
College Readiness5.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation6.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$9,373
Chronic Absenteeism10.3%

Students at Perkins-tryon HS score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency17%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency44%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2021, to 31% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
30%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
16%
ELA
36%
2025
Math
17%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 44 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Perkins-tryon HS 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,064/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Perkins), 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

$53,860

Median home value

$195,500

Median rent

$888/mo

College educated

27.8%

Homeownership

72.4%

Poverty rate

19.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74059; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
6.1% participation·State avg: 2.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics11sports offered
6 boys'·5 girls'·22 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Perkins-tryon

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$9,373NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Perkins-tryon HS is listed in PERKINS-TRYON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Perkins-tryon HS

Perkins-tryon HS is a public high school in Perkins, OK, part of Perkins-tryon, serving approximately 457 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #523 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Perkins-tryon HS

What grades does Perkins-tryon HS serve?

Perkins-tryon HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Perkins-tryon HS?

Perkins-tryon HS has an enrollment of approximately 457 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Perkins-tryon HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Perkins-tryon HS is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Perkins-tryon HS rank in OK?

Perkins-tryon HS ranks #523 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Perkins-tryon HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Perkins-tryon HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Perkins-tryon HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Perkins-tryon HS has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Perkins-tryon HS a charter school?

No, Perkins-tryon HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Perkins-tryon HS a Title I school?

No, Perkins-tryon HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Perkins-tryon HS?

49.2% of students at Perkins-tryon HS 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
457
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Payne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.3%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 74059)
5,854
Area average commute
21 min
Area median age
32.7
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 OSTP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 OSTP. 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 OSTP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 74059; 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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