For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,633 students in Perry, FL (there are 3 private schools, serving 396 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Perry, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Perry, FL are Taylor County Middle School, Taylor County Elementary School and Taylor County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Perry have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Perry, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Taylor County Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 E Lafayette St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2516
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2516
Grades: 6-8
| 583 students
Rank: #22.
Taylor County Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Green St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2530
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2530
Grades: K-5
| 552 students
Rank: #33.
Taylor County High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 N Johnson Stripling Rd
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2525
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2525
Grades: 9-12
| 671 students
Rank: #44.
Taylor County Accelerated School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
508 Aquanaldo Ave
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 223-5356
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 223-5356
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
Rank: n/an/a
Taylor County Jail Services
Alternative School
318 N Clark St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2536
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2536
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Howard St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2506
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2506
Grades: K-2
| 635 students
Rank: n/an/a
318 N Clark St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2500
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2500
Grades: 8-12
| 5 students
Perry, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Big Bend Technical College Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
3233 S Byron Butler Pkwy
Perry, FL 32348
(850) 838-2545
Perry, FL 32348
(850) 838-2545
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Taylor County Superintendent's Office Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
0318 N Clark Street
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-250
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-250
Grades: 11
| 1 students
318 N Clark St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2500
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2500
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
318 N Clark St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2500
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2500
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Perry, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Perry, FL include Taylor County Middle School, Taylor County Elementary School and Taylor County High School.
How many public schools are located in Perry?
8 public schools are located in Perry.
What percentage of students in Perry go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Perry are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Perry?
Perry public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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