Perry Central Com Schools Corp

The Perry Central Com Schools Corp district in Indiana consists of two schools - Perry Central Elementary School and Perry Central Junior-Senior High School. The elementary school consistently performs well, ranking in the top 25% of Indiana elementary schools, with strong test scores and low chronic absenteeism. In contrast, the high school has made significant improvements, jumping from a lower ranking in 2021-2022 to the top 40% of Indiana high schools in 2022-2023, and achieving a 100% four-year graduation rate.

While both schools have a predominantly white student population, the elementary school stands out with 52-61% of students proficient or better in ELA and Math across all grades, particularly excelling in 3rd-4th grade. The high school also outperformed the district average in 11th grade SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, with 52.38% proficiency. However, the district may want to examine ways to promote greater racial diversity and inclusivity in its schools.

Regarding funding, the high school spends more per student ($10,191) compared to the elementary school ($8,636), which could suggest the district is allocating more resources to the secondary education experience. This is an area that could be further investigated to ensure equitable funding across all grade levels and continued improvement and success for all students in the Perry Central Com Schools Corp district.