Best Public Schools in Perry, IA

The city of Perry, Iowa is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Perry Elementary, Perry High School, and Perry Middle School. These schools are part of the Perry Community School District.

Among the standout schools, Perry Elementary performs above the state average in 4th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics, and has a relatively high 5th grade science proficiency rate. Perry High School outperforms the state average in 10th grade English Language Arts and has a high 4-year graduation rate. However, the schools generally perform below the state average in most subject areas and grade levels, with some exceptions.

Across the district, the schools face challenges such as a high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6% and a significant percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 53.99% to 60.7%. While the overall performance rankings are relatively low, the data suggests opportunities for improvement, particularly in areas where the schools are performing closer to or above the state average.