For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 341 students in Perry County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Perry County, TN are Perry County Virtual School and Perry County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Perry County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Perry County High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Perry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Perry County Virtual School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
857 Squirrel Hollow Dr
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-2102
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-2102
Grades: 4-12
| 42 students
Rank: #22.
Perry County High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1056 Squirrel Hollow Rd
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-2831
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-2831
Grades: 9-12
| 299 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Perry County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Perry County, TN include Perry County Virtual School and Perry County 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 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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