Summary:
The city of New Augusta, Mississippi is home to two schools that serve students from grades K-12: Perry Central High School and Perry Central Middle School. Both schools are part of the Perry County School District, which is ranked 80 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.
Based on the available data, Perry Central Middle School appears to be the standout school in the area. The middle school has a higher statewide ranking, placing 91 out of 266 Mississippi middle schools in the 2024-2025 school year, with a 3-star rating. In contrast, Perry Central High School has a lower statewide ranking, placing 163 out of 232 Mississippi high schools in the 2024-2025 school year, with a 2-star rating. The middle school also outperforms the high school in key metrics such as test scores, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the district and state averages.
While both schools face challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates, the data suggests that the middle school is better equipped to support student success. The high school, however, struggles with lower test scores and a lower statewide ranking. This disparity in performance within the same district highlights the need for targeted interventions and a deeper understanding of the factors contributing to the differences between the two schools.
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