Top Rankings
Perry Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 727 students in Perry Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Perry Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
727 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Perry Local School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#528 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,370 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
49,192 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
130,270 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
177 Students
283,872 Students
% Black Students
25%
17%
# White Students
407 Students
1,098,036 Students
% White Students
56%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,718 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
125 Students
105,080 Students
% of Two or more races Students
17%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
46,438
# Students in K Grade:
57
117,523
# Students in 1st Grade:
48
119,240
# Students in 2nd Grade:
62
123,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
54
116,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
54
120,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
67
121,564
# Students in 6th Grade:
62
121,429
# Students in 7th Grade:
65
123,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
73
124,479
# Students in 9th Grade:
56
136,464
# Students in 10th Grade:
51
133,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
45
135,708
# Students in 12th Grade:
33
129,624
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,197 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,699 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,197
$17,287
Spending / Student
$13,699
$17,235
Best Perry Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Perry Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2770 E Breese Rd
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 221-2771
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 221-2771
Grades: K-6
| 404 students
Rank: #22.
Perry High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2770 E Breese Rd
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 221-2774
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 221-2774
Grades: 7-12
| 323 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Perry Local School District?
Perry Local School District manages 2 public schools serving 727 students.
What is the rank of Perry Local School District?
Perry Local School District is ranked #533 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Perry Local School District?
56% of Perry Local School District students are White, 25% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Perry Local School District?
Perry Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Perry Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,699 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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