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South Perry Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

287^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 377 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Better than 24% of Mississippi elementary schools

Summary

South Perry Elementary School is a small, rural elementary school in Beaumont, Mississippi, serving 234 students in grades K–5 within the Perry County School District. The school has a high-poverty population, with 88% of students eligible for free/reduced-price lunch in 2024–2025, yet it maintains a favorable 12:1 student-teacher ratio. South Perry's most recent SchoolDigger ranking places it 286th out of 377 Mississippi elementary schools (24th percentile, 1-star), a decline from its pre-pandemic standing when it ranked 175th in 2018–2019.

Academically, South Perry has some clear bright spots. Fifth-grade science is consistently its strongest subject, reaching 88.5% proficiency in 2023–2024—dramatically above district and state averages—and still posting a solid 62% in the most recent testing year. Fourth grade is another relative strength, with recent ELA scores (48.1%) nearly matching the state average and math scores (44.4%) well above the district. However, third-grade math is a persistent concern, with just 22.5% proficiency in 2025–2026, the lowest among all nearby comparison schools. Fifth-grade math is also volatile, swinging from 57.7% proficiency in 2023–2024 to just 14.3% the following year—though this instability likely reflects very small grade-level cohorts rather than broad instructional changes.

When compared to nearby schools, South Perry holds its own within the Perry County School District, outperforming Runnelstown School in six of seven grade/subject comparisons. It also generally outperforms Mclain Attendance Center, a school with even higher poverty rates located just 6.7 miles away. Chronic absenteeism is a relative strength, with rates below both district and state averages. However, South Forrest Attendance Center—a larger school with a lower poverty rate—outperforms South Perry in nearly every subject, highlighting the challenges the school faces. The most actionable opportunities moving forward are early numeracy intervention, maintaining strong attendance, and building on science as a schoolwide strength.

234

Students ?

12.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,890

Per pupil spending ?

88.0%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

1300 Beaumont
Beaumont, MS 39423

(601) 784-3393

District: Perry County School District

Students who attend South Perry Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Perry Central High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.3%

African American:

32.1%

Two or more races:

18.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 52nd percentile in 2019 → 24th in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Mississippi average (39% vs 54% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (24th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped from its 52nd-percentile peak (2019) to 24th (2026)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school39%

District avg38%

Mississippi avg54%

287^th of 377

Mississippi public elementary schools ?

Bottom 24%▼ down 18 pts since 2016

From bottom 42% (2016) to bottom 24% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Elementary Schools in the Perry County School District

77^th of 133Perry County School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2026	28.4	287 of 377	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	24.3	302 of 380	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	45.4	218 of 380	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.9	247 of 358	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.0	226 of 355	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	32.6	237 of 352	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	57.5	171 of 354	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	37.3	255 of 406	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	40.3	230 of 394	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	22.9	327 of 402	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	7.9	385 of 394	2.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	22.4	350 of 408	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	27.2	332 of 414	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	38.5	280 of 418	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	48.8	214 of 403	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	34.7	278 of 392	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	22.2	329 of 394	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2017	26.0	200 of 272	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	16.1	227 of 260	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	17.1	231 of 266	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	21.4	215 of 264	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	17.0	233 of 269	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	41.3	164 of 270	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	43.5	170 of 264	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	53.3	123 of 255	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	52.8	123 of 247	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	54.5	127 of 244	48.0%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2025-2026) ?

Science62%-10 vs state

English Language Arts43%-9 vs state

Mathematics29%-21 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MAAP English Language Arts (2026)						MAAP Mathematics (2026)						MAAP Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
South Perry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1300 Beaumont	Beaumont	39423	Perry County	Perry County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 784-3393	234	19	12.0	88.0%	113 (48.3%)	75 (32.1%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (18.4%)	28.4	287^th of 377 public elementary schools	23.9%		24.3	302^nd of 380 public elementary schools	20.5%	15	37.5	48.1	44.8				22.5	44.4	24.1				62.0		$13,890
Mclain Attendance Center	Public	K-8	114 Shows Street/198 Bypass	Mc Lain	39456	Greene County	Greene County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 753-2257	160	14	11.2	—	109 (68.1%)	27 (16.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (14.4%)	18.1	326^th of 377 public elementary schools	13.5%					(n/a)	38.1	42.1	31.3	38.9	42.9	50.0	23.8	31.6	12.5	11.1	42.8	42.9	50.0	64.3	$15,395
Richton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	701 Elm Avenue	Richton	39476	Perry County	Richton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 788-6975	305	23	13.4	63.6%	208 (68.2%)	72 (23.6%)	10 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.9%)	50.7	181^st of 377 public elementary schools	52.0%		38.3	242^nd of 380 public elementary schools	36.3%	61	48.1	50.0	58.3	31.6			44.2	26.3	75.0	76.3			61.1		$10,264
Sand Hill School	Public	K-8	39455 Hwy 63 North	Richton	39476	Greene County	Greene County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 881-8012	267	19	14.0	—	249 (93.3%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.9%)	49.4	191^st of 377 public elementary schools	49.3%		53	181^st of 380 public elementary schools	52.4%	10	39.4	47.8	70.4	40.0	33.3	34.4	27.3	34.8	55.5	65.0	58.3	37.5	74.1	50.0	$10,817
South Forrest Attendance Center	Public	PK, KG-8	8 Burborne Street	Brooklyn	39425	Forrest County	Forrest County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 545-7714	604	36	16.6	68.5%	483 (80.0%)	32 (5.3%)	36 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (8.8%)	71.3	105^th of 377 public elementary schools	72.1%		69.1	113^th of 380 public elementary schools	70.3%	8	77.1	69.1	53.1	70.0	47.0	48.9	45.0	50.0	48.9	71.7	83.3	78.7	73.5	72.4	$11,207
Runnelstown School	Public	PK, KG-5	9214 Highway 42	Petal	39465	Perry County	Perry County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 544-2811	173	17	10.0	75.7%	136 (78.6%)	23 (13.3%)	2 (1.2%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.2%)	23.7	308^th of 377 public elementary schools	18.3%		35.3	258^th of 380 public elementary schools	32.1%	50	25.0	45.1	42.8				37.5	32.3	19.0				57.2		$14,902

Frequently Asked Questions about South Perry Elementary School

How many students attend South Perry Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 234 students attended South Perry Elementary School.

Is South Perry Elementary School a good school?

South Perry Elementary School ranks in the bottom 23.9% of Mississippi elementary schools.

What district is South Perry Elementary School in?

Perry County School District

What is the racial makeup of South Perry Elementary School?

Students at South Perry Elementary School are 48% White, 32% African American, 18% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of South Perry Elementary School attend?

Students who attend South Perry Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Perry Central High School

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2025–26 attendance data & graduation ratesOct 15, 2026

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2025–26 MAAP test scoresAug 21, 2026

2023–24 school spending dataSep 26, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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