For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,597 students in Perry County, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 33 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Perry County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Perry County, MS are Richton Elementary School, Sand Hill Elementary School and Richton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Perry County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 Elm Avenue, P.o. Box 568
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 788-6975
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 788-6975
Grades: K-6
| 279 students
Rank: #22.
Sand Hill Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
39455 Hwy 63 North
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 989-2021
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 989-2021
Grades: PK-8
| 281 students
Rank: #33.
Richton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Elm Avenue
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 788-9608
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 788-9608
Grades: 7-12
| 292 students
Rank: #44.
Perry Central Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 8th Ave. South
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3226
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3226
Grades: 6-8
| 219 students
Rank: #55.
Perry Central High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9899 Hwy 98 East
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3235
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3235
Grades: 9-12
| 297 students
Rank: #66.
South Perry Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Beaumont
Beaumont, MS 39423
(601) 784-3393
Beaumont, MS 39423
(601) 784-3393
Grades: K-5
| 229 students
Rank: n/an/a
Perry Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
9899 A Hwy 98 East, Po Box 13
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-8282
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-8282
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Perry County Alternative Center
Alternative School
9899 Hwy 98 East
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3235
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3235
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Perry County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Perry County, MS include Richton Elementary School, Sand Hill Elementary School and Richton High School.
How many public schools are located in Perry County, MS?
8 public schools are located in Perry County, MS.
What percentage of students in Perry County, MS go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Perry County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County, MS?
Perry County, MS public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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