Is Perry Central High School a good school?

Perry Central High School ranks 162 nd of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Perry Central High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 278 students attended Perry Central High School.

What is the racial makeup of Perry Central High School?

Students at Perry Central High School are 66% White, 29% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Perry Central High School?

Perry Central High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Runnelstown Elementary School Elementary : South Perry Elementary School Middle : Perry Central Middle School

Perry Central High School in New Augusta MS

Performance Trends

Compare Details Perry Central High School ranks worse than 71.1% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.4. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Perry Central 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 Perry Central High School has the largest high school student body size in the Perry County School District. Racial makeup is: White (65.8%), African American (29.5%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Perry County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Perry Central High School is 12.6. 1 high schools in the Perry County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Perry Central High School employs 21.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Perry Central High School is $17,415, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Perry County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Perry Central High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Perry Central High School 162^nd of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Perry Central High School in the ranking list.)

Perry County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Perry County School District 81^st of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Perry Central High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2004	52.78	129^th	232	44.4%
2005	62.70	92^nd	232	60.3%
2006	70.91	48^th	232	79.3%
2007	42.85	154^th	232	33.6%
2008	61.84	99^th	235	57.9%
2009	42.36	152^nd	235	35.3%
2010	27.80	183^rd	235	22.1%
2011	38.37	161^st	244	34.0%
2012	29.46	182^nd	241	24.5%
2013	43.38	138^th	238	42.0%
2014	38.39	153^rd	236	35.2%
2015	33.07	144^th	226	36.3%
2016	24.34	176^th	231	23.8%
2017	32.54	154^th	237	35.0%
2018	62.07	86^th	233	63.1%
2019	23.12	183^rd	233	21.5%
2021	36.39	145^th	231	37.2%
2022	25.92	172^nd	228	24.6%
2023	26.49	168^th	226	25.7%
2024	29.40	162^nd	228	28.9%

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

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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by a citizen
Thursday, August 25, 2016

This school will never prepare your children for their higher education!! If you want them to be educated and have a decent future... do not send them to this school!! Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, August 2, 2013

Although this schools test scores are low it is because the teachers teach to ensure the students learn and understand the material taught. Other local schools test to ensure the test scores are high and care less about if the student retains any of the information. The classes are small and the teachers truly care about the students. I am SO glad I enrolled my children in this school rather than the local 5 star school that is so politically ran it is sickening. If you are moving to the area please do not let the test scores scare you away. This is a GREAT school with staff that care about the students. The others care about what church, subdivision you are from and how much money you have. They could care less about the student UNLESS they are rich or attend certain church or live in a few select subdivisions. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Perry Central High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	342	205	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	548
1991	264	155	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	420
1992	297	155	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	453
1993	276	184	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	461
1994	278	166	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	445
1995	276	180	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	458
1996	276	180	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	458
1997	262	167	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	431
1998	248	155	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	404
1999	226	141	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	370
2000	234	138	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	372
2001	201	139	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	340
2002	192	146	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	339
2003	192	146	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	339
2004	184	137	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	322
2005	200	142	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	342
2006	215	149	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	364
2007	236	147	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	384
2008	230	156	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	387
2009	236	148	1	0	1	0	0	386
2010	250	141	0	0	1	0	0	392
2011	250	136	3	0	2	0	1	392
2012	236	131	2	0	0	0	1	370
2013	235	122	2	0	0	0	2	361
2014	213	116	2	1	0	0	1	333
2015	227	118	0	2	0	0	0	347
2016	207	103	0	4	0	0	1	315
2017	190	99	0	5	0	0	0	294
2018	179	94	0	4	0	0	0	277
2019	187	81	0	6	0	0	0	274
2020	177	91	0	4	0	0	2	274
2021	187	86	0	2	0	0	5	280
2022	192	97	0	1	0	0	7	297
2023	183	82	0	4	0	0	9	278

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	548	33.5	16.3	n/a
1991	420	24.2	17.3	n/a
1992	453	24.4	18.5	64.2
1993	461	21.9	21.1	64.4
1994	445	22.4	19.9	64.7
1995	458	26.9	17.0	60.9
1996	458	26.9	17.0	60.9
1997	431	24.6	17.5	62.4
1998	404	25.6	15.8	65.1
1999	370	23.0	16.1	74.1
2000	372	24.5	15.2	76.9
2001	340	21.3	16.0	76.2
2002	339	23.1	14.7	76.1
2003	339	23.1	14.7	76.1
2004	322	21.5	15.0	73.9
2005	342	21.7	15.8	70.8
2006	364	23.3	15.6	70.3
2007	384	25.5	15.1	77.1
2008	387	26.4	14.7	74.9
2009	386	26.1	14.8	72.8
2010	392	25.1	15.6	76.3
2011	392	25.9	15.1	77.3
2012	370	23.2	15.9	79.7
2013	361	23.5	15.3	78.7
2014	333	18.2	18.2	80.8
2015	347	22.0	15.7	76.9
2016	315	18.0	17.5	75.6
2017	294	17.8	16.4	75.2
2018	277	19.8	13.9	74.4
2019	274	18.4	14.8	75.9
2020	274	20.9	13.0	82.1
2021	280	20.3	13.7	98.9
2022	297	22.3	13.2	99
2023	278	21.9	12.6	98.9

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 High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	548	33.5	16.3	n/a
1991	420	24.2	17.3	n/a
1992	453	24.4	18.5	64.2
1993	461	21.9	21.1	64.4
1994	445	22.4	19.9	64.7
1995	458	26.9	17.0	60.9
1996	458	26.9	17.0	60.9
1997	431	24.6	17.5	62.4
1998	404	25.6	15.8	65.1
1999	370	23.0	16.1	74.1
2000	372	24.5	15.2	76.9
2001	340	21.3	16.0	76.2
2002	339	23.1	14.7	76.1
2003	339	23.1	14.7	76.1
2004	322	21.5	15.0	73.9
2005	342	21.7	15.8	70.8
2006	364	23.3	15.6	70.3
2007	384	25.5	15.1	77.1
2008	387	26.4	14.7	74.9
2009	386	26.1	14.8	72.8
2010	392	25.1	15.6	76.3
2011	392	25.9	15.1	77.3
2012	370	23.2	15.9	79.7
2013	361	23.5	15.3	78.7
2014	333	18.2	18.2	80.8
2015	347	22.0	15.7	76.9
2016	315	18.0	17.5	75.6
2017	294	17.8	16.4	75.2
2018	277	19.8	13.9	74.4
2019	274	18.4	14.8	75.9
2020	274	20.9	13.0	82.1
2021	280	20.3	13.7	98.9
2022	297	22.3	13.2	99
2023	278	21.9	12.6	98.9

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 High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$14,231
2018	$15,364
2019	$14,974
2020	$15,247
2021	$16,710
2022	$17,414

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Perry Central High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 183^rd of 233 High schools	Ranks 168^th of 226 High schools	4.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Perry Central High School)	30.2	55.1	24.9%
End of Course Algebra I (Perry County School District)	30.2	55.1	24.9%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (Perry Central High School)	41.8	31.1	10.7%
End of Course English II (Perry County School District)	41.8	31.1	10.7%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (Perry Central High School)	27.9	49.3	21.4%
End of Course Biology (Perry County School District)	27.9	49.3	21.4%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Perry Central High School)	47.5	61.5	14%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Perry County School District)	47.5	61.5	14%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)	55.5	71.4	15.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	274	278	1.5%
African American	81	82	1.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	4	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	187	183	2.1%
Two or More Races	0	9
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75.9%	98.9%	23%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)		MAAP Mathematics (2024)		MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP English II (2024)	MAAP Science (2024)	MAAP Biology (2024)	MAAP U.S. History1 (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	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Perry County Alternative Center	Public	5-12	9899 Hwy 98 East	New Augusta	39462	Perry County	Perry County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 964-3235	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Perry Central High School	Public	9-12	9899 Hwy 98 East	New Augusta	39462	Perry County	Perry County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 964-3235	278	22	12.6	98.9%	183 (65.8%)	82 (29.5%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.2%)	29.4	162^nd of 228 public high schools	28.9%		26.5	168^th of 226 public high schools	25.7%	6					72.8	34.4		47.8	50.0	$17,415
Perry County Vocational Complex	Public	9-12	9899 A Hwy 98 East	New Augusta	39462	Perry County	Perry County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 964-8282	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Richton High School	Public	7-12	701 Elm Avenue	Richton	39476	Perry County	Richton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 788-9608	299	16	19.1	99.0%	227 (75.9%)	61 (20.4%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	65.6	79^th of 228 public high schools	65.4%		54.9	105^th of 226 public high schools	53.5%	26	50.0	27.1	77.3	58.4	83.3	44.0	50.0	60.0	89.1	$11,390
Forrest County Agricultural High School	Public	9-12	215 Old Hwy 49 East	Brooklyn	39425	Forrest County	Forrest County Ag High School	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 582-4741	611	38	16.1	99.5%	372 (60.9%)	184 (30.1%)	21 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.6%)	56.4	105^th of 228 public high schools	53.9%		50.2	120^th of 226 public high schools	46.9%	15					81.2	56.7		62.0	58.0	$12,362
Petal High School	Public	9-12	1145 Highway 42 E	Petal	39465	Forrest County	Petal School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 583-3538	1,288	92	14.0	99.8%	895 (69.5%)	235 (18.2%)	82 (6.4%)	12 (0.9%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (4.7%)	84.7	18^th of 228 public high schools	92.1%		85.6	13^th of 226 public high schools	94.2%	5					85.9	69.8		76.1	82.2	$11,044

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