For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 753 students in Perry County, MO.
The top ranked public high school in Perry County, MO is Perryville Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Perry County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Perryville Sr. High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Perry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Perryville Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
326 College St
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 753 students
Rank: n/an/a
Perryville Area Car Tech Center
Vocational School
326 College St
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Perry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Early Child. Special Ed. Center (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
326 College St
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Grades: PK
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Perry County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Perry County, MO include Perryville Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Perry County?
2 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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