Serving 578 students in grades 7-12, Perry Central Jr-sr High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 578 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Perry Central Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Perry Central Jr-sr High School's student population of 578 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
578 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Perry Central Jr-sr High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perry Central Jr-sr High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#409 out of 1755 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
2%
14%
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Black
1%
13%
White
95%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perry Central Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Perry Central Jr-sr High School is ranked #409 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Perry Central Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Perry Central Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tell City Jr-sr High School, Cannelton Elementary & High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Perry Central Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Perry Central Jr-sr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Perry Central Jr-sr High School?
578 students attend Perry Central Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Perry Central Jr-sr High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perry Central Jr-sr High School?
Perry Central Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Perry Central Jr-sr High School offer ?
Perry Central Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Perry Central Jr-sr High School part of?
Perry Central Jr-sr High School is part of Perry Central Com Schools Corp School District.
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