Top Rankings
Perry Central Com Schools Corp ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,275 students in Perry Central Com Schools Corp. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Perry Central Com Schools Corp have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
1,275 Students
1,036,015 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
67,724 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Perry Central Com Schools Corp, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#62 out of 395 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
34%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
88%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.6%
23.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
15%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
97%
62%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,708 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,486. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,533 is less than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$17,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$19 MM
$16,951 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,708
$16,486
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,533
$16,362
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Perry Central Com Schools Corp Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perry Central Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18677 Old Sr 37
Leopold, IN 47551
(812) 843-5122
Leopold, IN 47551
(812) 843-5122
Gr: PK-6 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Perry Central Jr-sr High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18677 Old Sr 37
Leopold, IN 47551
(812) 843-5121
Leopold, IN 47551
(812) 843-5121
Gr: 7-12 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Perry Central Com Schools Corp?
Perry Central Com Schools Corp manages 2 public schools serving 1,275 students.
What is the rank of Perry Central Com Schools Corp?
Perry Central Com Schools Corp is ranked #65 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Perry Central Com Schools Corp?
97% of Perry Central Com Schools Corp students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Perry Central Com Schools Corp?
Perry Central Com Schools Corp has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Perry Central Com Schools Corp's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,533 is less than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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