Perryton High School is a public high school located in Perryton, Texas and classified as a 4A school by the UIL. It is part of the Perryton Independent School District located in north central Ochiltree County. In 2011, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 549 students in grades 9-12, Perryton High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Perryton High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Perryton school district, covering approximately 790.3 square miles in and around Perryton, TX. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 27.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Perryton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Perryton High School's student population of 549 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
549 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Perryton High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perryton High School is 0.34, 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
#2600 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
79%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
20%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Ranger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perryton High School's ranking?
Perryton High School is ranked #2600 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Perryton High School?
The graduation rate of Perryton High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Perryton High School?
549 students attend Perryton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Perryton High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Perryton High School?
Perryton High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Perryton High School offer ?
Perryton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Perryton High School part of?
Perryton High School is part of Perryton Independent School District.
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