Perrin-Whitt Consolidated Independent School District is a public school district based in the community of Perrin, Texas. The district emerged from the combination of Perrin and Whitt school districts in the 1960s. In addition to Perrin, the district also serves the community of Whitt in northwestern Parker County.
Serving 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Perrin School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Perrin High School serves the entire district of Perrin, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 174.1 square miles. Most students typically travel 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 21.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Perrin School's student population of 324 students has grown by 113% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
324 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Perrin School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perrin School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1851 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
18%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
78%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perrin School's ranking?
Perrin School is ranked #1851 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Perrin School?
The graduation rate of Perrin School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Perrin School?
324 students attend Perrin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Perrin School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Perrin School?
Perrin School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Perrin School offer ?
Perrin School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Perrin School part of?
Perrin School is part of Perrin-Whitt CISD School District.
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