For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 577 students in Perry County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Perry County, MS are Richton High School and Perry Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Perry County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Richton High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Perry County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Elm Avenue
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 788-9608
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 788-9608
Grades: 7-12
| 299 students
Rank: #22.
Perry Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9899 Hwy 98 East
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3235
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3235
Grades: 9-12
| 278 students
Rank: n/an/a
Perry Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
9899 A Hwy 98 East, Po Box 13
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-8282
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-8282
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Perry County Alternative Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
9899 Hwy 98 East
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3235
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3235
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Perry County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Perry County, MS include Richton High School and Perry Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Perry County?
4 public high schools are located in Perry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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