Perry Central High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025New Augusta, Mississippi 39462 · Perry County School District
#119 of 197 high schools in Mississippi
#13121 of 16,910 nationally
About Perry Central High School
Perry Central High School is a public high located in New Augusta, in the Perry County School District school district of Mississippi, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 262 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 31.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 119th of 197 ranked high schools in Mississippi. Its strongest component is students per teacher (63th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 262.
There are 2 schools in New Augusta; Perry Central High School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)81.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Perry Central High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Perry Central High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
Public high schools in Mississippi with a comparable Enrollment.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Perry Central High School a good school?
Perry Central High School has a Success Index (US) of 31.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #119 of 197 in Mississippi. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Perry Central High School rank in Mississippi?
Perry Central High School ranks #119 of 197 high schools in Mississippi and #13121 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Perry Central High School?
Perry Central High School had 262 students in 2025.
Is Perry Central High School a elementary school or a high school?
Perry Central High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Perry Central High School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Perry Central High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.