Is Perry Central Junior-Senior High School a good school?

Perry Central Junior-Senior High School ranks 96 th of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Perry Central Junior-Senior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 558 students attended Perry Central Junior-Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Perry Central Junior-Senior High School?

Students at Perry Central Junior-Senior High School are 97% White, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Perry Central Junior-Senior High School?

Perry Central Junior-Senior High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Perry Central Elementary School

Perry Central Junior-Senior High School

Summary:

Perry Central Junior-Senior High School is a public high school located in Leopold, Indiana, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 582 students. The school is part of the Perry Central Com Schools Corp district, which is ranked 80 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Perry Central has several strengths, including consistently high 4-year graduation rates reaching 100% in the 2022-2023 school year, and a strong performance in special education, ranking 27th out of 289 Indiana high schools and earning a 5-star rating in this category. However, the school's math proficiency rates are lower than the state and district averages, particularly in the 8th grade, suggesting an area for potential improvement. When compared to nearby high schools like Heritage Hills and Forest Park, Perry Central lags behind in several key metrics, such as test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism.

Perry Central's performance has also been inconsistent over the years, with its statewide ranking varying significantly from as high as 26th out of 380 Indiana high schools in 2016-2017 to as low as 248th out of 409 in 2021-2022. This could be influenced by the school's relatively high percentage of students (40.72%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, a proxy for low socioeconomic status. Additionally, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with female students and special education students outperforming their male and general education counterparts, suggesting opportunities to address these disparities.

Detail:

Public 7-12

18677 Old SR 37
Leopold, IN 47551

(812) 843-5121

District: Perry Central Com Schools Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
96^th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,191

Feeder schools for Perry Central Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:

Perry Central Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 558

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.1%

Two or more races:

1.8%

Hispanic:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Perry Central Junior-Senior High School ranks better than 68% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.35. (See more...)

Compare Details Perry Central Junior-Senior High School ranks better than 77.7% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.41. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Perry Central Junior-Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.1%), two or more races (1.8%), Hispanic (0.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Perry Central Junior-Senior High School is 12.5. (See more...)

Compare Perry Central Junior-Senior High School employs 44.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Perry Central Junior-Senior High School is $10,191.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Perry Central Junior-Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Perry Central Junior-Senior High School 155^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Perry Central Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Perry Central Junior-Senior High School 96^th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Perry Central Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Perry Central Com Schools Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Perry Central Com Schools Corp 65^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Perry Central Junior-Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	32.87	306^th	370	17.3%
2006	55.62	188^th	375	49.9%
2007	52.70	217^th	382	43.2%
2008	46.19	259^th	392	33.9%
2009	67.23	132^nd	423	68.8%
2010	68.21	130^th	428	69.6%
2011	66.56	146^th	451	67.6%
2012	49.09	272^nd	447	39.1%
2013	70.91	112^th	444	74.8%
2014	64.90	164^th	470	65.1%
2015	71.71	119^th	485	75.5%
2016	67.26	141^st	494	71.5%
2017	71.31	119^th	472	74.8%
2018	69.21	142^nd	473	70.0%
2019	67.48	142^nd	470	69.8%
2021	79.77	82^nd	483	83.0%
2022	74.67	105^th	490	78.6%
2023	79.57	87^th	489	82.2%
2024	67.35	155^th	485	68.0%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Perry Central Junior-Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Perry Central Junior-Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	61.37	145^th	349	58.5%
2006	68.20	92^nd	349	73.6%
2007	60.23	154^th	354	56.5%
2008	63.26	133^rd	360	63.1%
2009	70.57	101^st	364	72.3%
2010	56.29	100^th	362	72.4%
2011	58.30	111^th	364	69.5%
2012	55.69	119^th	373	68.1%
2013	49.13	144^th	353	59.2%
2014	58.08	106^th	379	72.0%
2015	50.22	185^th	400	53.8%
2016	72.87	66^th	394	83.2%
2017	83.95	26^th	380	93.2%
2018	80.30	47^th	385	87.8%
2019	64.99	94^th	389	75.8%
2021	77.37	43^rd	388	88.9%
2022	43.79	248^th	409	39.4%
2023	66.56	85^th	398	78.6%
2024	66.41	96^th	431	77.7%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Perry Central Junior-Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	69.55	53^rd	285	81.4%
2024	87.06	26^th	289	91.0%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Perry Central Junior-Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.66	50^th	379	86.8%
2024	56.31	132^nd	377	65.0%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Perry Central Junior-Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	70.68	71^st	388	81.7%
2024	71.20	74^th	392	81.1%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Perry Central Junior-Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.02	110^th	383	71.3%
2024	56.34	142^nd	392	63.8%

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Rank History for high school White students at Perry Central Junior-Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	32.14	276^th	378	27.0%
2023	58.00	109^th	375	70.9%
2024	54.48	141^st	381	63.0%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Perry Central Junior-Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	493	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	493
1989	514	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	514
1990	505	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	505
1991	511	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	511
1992	513	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	513
1993	527	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	528
1994	550	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	551
1995	570	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	571
1996	570	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	571
1997	568	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	571
1998	567	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	567
1999	571	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	571
2000	566	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	566
2001	558	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	558
2002	539	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	539
2003	539	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	539
2004	531	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	531
2005	569	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	570
2006	561	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	565
2007	536	2	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	3	548
2008	552	2	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	2	564
2009	528	1	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	4	536
2010	516	1	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	4	526
2011	493	0	0	5	0	0	0	0	498
2012	505	1	0	6	0	0	3	0	515
2013	525	0	1	2	0	2	4	0	534
2014	524	0	1	5	0	0	5	0	535
2015	516	1	1	5	0	0	8	0	531
2016	530	1	1	5	0	0	13	0	550
2017	542	1	1	7	0	0	14	0	565
2018	533	1	1	8	0	0	12	0	555
2019	546	0	0	10	0	0	13	0	569
2020	548	0	1	8	0	0	12	0	569
2021	552	2	2	9	0	0	13	0	578
2022	550	4	3	10	0	0	11	0	578
2023	566	3	1	5	0	0	7	0	582
2024	542	2	1	3	0	0	10	0	558

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Perry Central Junior-Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	493	26.6	18.5	14.8
1989	514	26.6	19.3	11.9
1990	505	26.8	18.8	9.7
1991	511	27.6	18.5	10.2
1992	513	27.0	19.0	12.5
1993	528	25.8	20.5	15.7
1994	551	27.6	20.0	11.6
1995	571	29.4	19.4	10.2
1996	571	29.4	19.4	10.2
1997	571	30.8	18.5	10.9
1998	567	31.7	17.9	14.1
1999	571	30.9	18.5	15.8
2000	566	31.2	18.1	14.5
2001	558	31.1	17.9	14.5
2002	539	30.7	17.6	15.4
2003	539	30.7	17.6	15.4
2004	531	28.9	18.4	19.6
2005	570	29.2	19.5	17.5
2006	565	26.2	21.6	18.6
2007	548	n/a	n/a	20.6
2008	564	28.0	20.1	22.2
2009	536	31.6	17.0	23.9
2010	526	29.5	17.8	30.8
2011	498	28.1	17.6	32.3
2012	515	28.5	18.0	33.6
2013	534	30.0	17.8	35.4
2014	535	31.0	17.2	36.6
2015	531	30.0	17.7	36.5
2016	550	32.0	17.1	36.4
2017	565	33.2	16.9	35.4
2018	555	31.1	17.8	39.3
2019	569	34.1	16.6	41.1
2020	569	35.6	15.9	38.8
2021	578	36.8	15.6	33
2022	578	45.0	12.8	33
2023	582	45.0	12.9	40.7
2024	558	44.5	12.5	35.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Perry Central Junior-Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	493	26.6	18.5	14.8
1989	514	26.6	19.3	11.9
1990	505	26.8	18.8	9.7
1991	511	27.6	18.5	10.2
1992	513	27.0	19.0	12.5
1993	528	25.8	20.5	15.7
1994	551	27.6	20.0	11.6
1995	571	29.4	19.4	10.2
1996	571	29.4	19.4	10.2
1997	571	30.8	18.5	10.9
1998	567	31.7	17.9	14.1
1999	571	30.9	18.5	15.8
2000	566	31.2	18.1	14.5
2001	558	31.1	17.9	14.5
2002	539	30.7	17.6	15.4
2003	539	30.7	17.6	15.4
2004	531	28.9	18.4	19.6
2005	570	29.2	19.5	17.5
2006	565	26.2	21.6	18.6
2007	548	n/a	n/a	20.6
2008	564	28.0	20.1	22.2
2009	536	31.6	17.0	23.9
2010	526	29.5	17.8	30.8
2011	498	28.1	17.6	32.3
2012	515	28.5	18.0	33.6
2013	534	30.0	17.8	35.4
2014	535	31.0	17.2	36.6
2015	531	30.0	17.7	36.5
2016	550	32.0	17.1	36.4
2017	565	33.2	16.9	35.4
2018	555	31.1	17.8	39.3
2019	569	34.1	16.6	41.1
2020	569	35.6	15.9	38.8
2021	578	36.8	15.6	33
2022	578	45.0	12.8	33
2023	582	45.0	12.9	40.7
2024	558	44.5	12.5	35.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Perry Central Junior-Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$192 (2.1%)	$8,913 (97.9%)	$9,105
2020	$491 (5.0%)	$9,259 (95.0%)	$9,750
2021	$443 (4.6%)	$9,088 (95.4%)	$9,531
2022	$565 (5.5%)	$9,626 (94.5%)	$10,191

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Perry Central Junior-Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 142^nd of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 87^th of 489 Middle schools	12.4%
Ranks 94^th of 389 High schools	Ranks 85^th of 398 High schools	2.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Central Junior-Senior High School)	61.8	57.1	4.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Central Com Schools Corp)	61.8	57.1	4.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Perry Central Junior-Senior High School)	43.1	33.3	9.8%
7th Grade Math (Perry Central Com Schools Corp)	43.1	33.3	9.8%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Central Junior-Senior High School)	54.4	54.8	0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Central Com Schools Corp)	54.4	54.8	0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Perry Central Junior-Senior High School)	38.2	44.1	5.8%
8th Grade Math (Perry Central Com Schools Corp)	38.2	44.1	5.8%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%
End of Course Biology (Perry Central Junior-Senior High School)	42.5	28.2	14.3%
End of Course Biology (Perry Central Com Schools Corp)	42.5	28.2	14.3%
End of Course Biology (Indiana)	38.6	29	9.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	569	582	2.3%
African American	0	3
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	10	5	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	546	566	3.7%
Two or More Races	13	7	46.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.1%	40.7%	0.4%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)			ILEARN Math (2024)			ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Perry Central Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	18677 Old SR 37	Leopold	47551	Perry County	Perry Central Com Schools Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 843-5121	558	45	12.5	35.8%	542 (97.1%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.8%)	66.4	96^th of 431 public high schools	77.7%		66.6	85^th of 398 public high schools	78.6%	11	52.4	22.9	47.8	49.4	48.5	33.3	29.9	31.7	60.7	$10,191	$565	$9,626
Tell City Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	900 12th St	Tell City	47586	Perry County	Tell City-Troy Township School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 547-3131	616	44	14.0	48.4%	571 (92.7%)	9 (1.5%)	11 (1.8%)	4 (0.6%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.8%)	57.4	151^st of 431 public high schools	65.0%		65.6	92^nd of 398 public high schools	76.9%	59	61.3	23.6	49.5	56.4	52.9	26.2	35.6	30.9	33.0	$9,922	$384	$9,538
Forest Park Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	1440 Michigan St	Ferdinand	47532	Dubois County	Southeast Dubois County School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 817-0900	521	43	12.0	24.0%	479 (91.9%)	3 (0.6%)	23 (4.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.5%)	85.9	28^th of 431 public high schools	93.5%		88.7	19^th of 398 public high schools	95.2%	9	63.0	39.8	67.4	55.7	61.8	64.0	41.8	53.3	65.2	$10,844	$525	$10,319
Heritage Hills High School	Public	9-12	3644 E Cr 1600 N	Lincoln City	47552	Spencer County	North Spencer County School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 842-2797	635	43	14.7	33.5%	569 (89.6%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (8.3%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.9%)	82.8	41^st of 431 public high schools	90.5%		84	31^st of 398 public high schools	92.2%	10	64.1	43.7							54.4	$11,481	$265	$11,216

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