Top Rankings
Perryton Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,922 students in Perryton Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Perryton Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,922 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
144 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Perryton Independent School District, which is ranked #231 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#239 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%

Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.64
# American Indian Students
5 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,426 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
74%
53%
# Black Students
n/a
706,008 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
467 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
24%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
90
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
111
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
128
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
156
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
148
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
143
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
122
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
133
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
146
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
140
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
153
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
168
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
143
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
141
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,134 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,713 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$74,029 MM

Spending
$24 MM
$78,063 MM

Revenue / Student
$13,134
$13,387

Spending / Student
$12,713
$14,116

Best Perryton Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edwin F Williams Intermediate School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
902 Sw 19th
Perryton, TX 79070
(806) 435-3436
Perryton, TX 79070
(806) 435-3436
Grades: 4-5
| 265 students
Rank: #22.
Perryton High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1102 S Jefferson St
Perryton, TX 79070
(806) 435-3633
Perryton, TX 79070
(806) 435-3633
Grades: 9-12
| 588 students
Rank: #33.
James L Wright Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1702 S Grinnell St
Perryton, TX 79070
(806) 435-2371
Perryton, TX 79070
(806) 435-2371
Grades: 1-3
| 432 students
Rank: #44.
Perryton J High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 S Eton
Perryton, TX 79070
(806) 435-3601
Perryton, TX 79070
(806) 435-3601
Grades: 6-8
| 419 students
Rank: #55.
Ludi Pena Martin Accelerated Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 N Main
Perryton, TX 79070
(806) 434-0389
Perryton, TX 79070
(806) 434-0389
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Perryton Independent School District?
Perryton Independent School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,922 students.
What is the rank of Perryton Independent School District?
Perryton Independent School District is ranked #231 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Perryton Independent School District?
74% of Perryton Independent School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Perryton Independent School District?
Perryton Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Perryton Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,713 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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