For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,904 students in Perry County, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 5 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Perry County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Perry County, IN are Perry Central Elementary School, Tell City Jr-sr High School and William Tell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Perry County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Perry Central Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-6
| 703 students
Rank: #22.
Tell City Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 12th St
Tell City, IN 47586
(812) 547-3131
Tell City, IN 47586
(812) 547-3131
Grades: 7-12
| 643 students
Rank: #33.
William Tell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1235 31st St
Tell City, IN 47586
(812) 547-9727
Tell City, IN 47586
(812) 547-9727
Grades: PK-6
| 757 students
Rank: #44.
Perry Central Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18677 Old Sr 37
Leopold, IN 47551
(812) 843-5121
Leopold, IN 47551
(812) 843-5121
Grades: 7-12
| 582 students
Rank: #55.
Cannelton Elementary & High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
109 S 3rd Street
Cannelton, IN 47520
(812) 547-3296
Cannelton, IN 47520
(812) 547-3296
Grades: PK-12
| 219 students
Perry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3515 Mozart St
Tell City, IN 47586
(812) 547-3748
Tell City, IN 47586
(812) 547-3748
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Perry County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Perry County, IN include Perry Central Elementary School, Tell City Jr-sr High School and William Tell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Perry County?
5 public schools are located in Perry County.
What percentage of students in Perry County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Perry County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Perry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Perry County include: Perry Central Elementary School vs. William Tell Elementary School, William Tell Elementary School vs. Perry Central Elementary School, Perry Central Jr-sr High School vs. Tell City Jr-sr High School
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