Serving 222 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Perry Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Perry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
South Perry Elementary School's student population of 222 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
222 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Perry Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Perry Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#508 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
38%
47%
White
56%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Perry Elementary School's ranking?
South Perry Elementary School is ranked #508 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are South Perry Elementary School often compared to?
South Perry Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richton Elementary School, Sand Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend South Perry Elementary School?
222 students attend South Perry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of South Perry Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Perry Elementary School?
South Perry Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Perry Elementary School offer ?
South Perry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is South Perry Elementary School part of?
South Perry Elementary School is part of Perry Co School District.
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