Serving 294 students in grades 9-12, Perry County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Perry County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Perry County High School's student population of 294 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Perry County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perry County High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1350 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
4%
21%
White
92%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perry County High School's ranking?
Perry County High School is ranked #1350 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Perry County High School often compared to?
Perry County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside High School, Lewis Co High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Perry County High School?
The graduation rate of Perry County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Perry County High School?
294 students attend Perry County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Perry County High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perry County High School?
Perry County High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Perry County High School offer ?
Perry County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Perry County High School part of?
Perry County High School is part of Perry County School District.
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