Perryton Independent School District

821 Sw 17th Ave
Perryton, TX 79070
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Perryton Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,802 students in Perryton Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Perryton Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
9,243 Schools
# Students
1,802 Students
5,523,968 Students
# Teachers
145 Teachers
368,105 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Perryton Independent School District, which is ranked #257 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (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 increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#252 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

52%
44%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

60%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

58%
46%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
13%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.64

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
76%
54%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
13%
% White
23%
24%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,373 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,451. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,363 is less than the state median of $16,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$85,353 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$26 MM
$91,739 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$15,373
$15,451

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$14,363
$16,607

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Perryton Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edwin F Williams Intermediate School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
902 Sw 19th
Perryton, TX 79070
(806) 435-3436
Gr: 4-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Perryton J High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
510 S Eton
Perryton, TX 79070
(806) 435-3601
Gr: 6-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
James L Wright Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1702 S Grinnell St
Perryton, TX 79070
(806) 435-2371
Gr: 1-3 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Perryton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1102 S Jefferson St
Perryton, TX 79070
(806) 435-3633
Gr: 9-12 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Ludi Pena Martin Accelerated Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
605 N Main
Perryton, TX 79070
(806) 434-0389
Gr: 10-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Perryton Kinder
410 S Eton St
Perryton, TX 79070
(806) 435-3436
Gr: PK-K | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Perryton Independent School District?
Perryton Independent School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,802 students.
What is the rank of Perryton Independent School District?
Perryton Independent School District is ranked #257 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Perryton Independent School District?
76% of Perryton Independent School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Perryton Independent School District?
Perryton Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Perryton Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,363 is less than the state median of $16,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,802 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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