High Schools in Perry County

Perry County, Kentucky is home to two high schools: Perry County Central High School and Learning Academy. While both schools have relatively high graduation rates, they face challenges in academic performance and student engagement, particularly with high chronic absenteeism rates.

Perry County Central High School is the larger of the two, with 806 students, and is ranked 175 out of 254 Kentucky high schools. It has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger and its test scores are generally below the state average, except for 11th grade writing proficiency. The school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 69.11%. In contrast, Learning Academy is much smaller, with only 47 students, and is ranked 264 out of 285 Kentucky high schools with a 0-star rating. However, both schools have the same high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.0%.

While the high graduation rates at both schools are commendable, the low academic performance and high chronic absenteeism rates suggest that the Perry County school district may need to focus on improving student engagement and addressing the economic challenges faced by the student populations. Targeted interventions and support could help these schools improve their overall performance and better serve the needs of their communities.