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Perry Central High School

Q: Is Perry Central High School a good school?

Perry Central High School ranks 163 rd of 232 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

163^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 232 Mississippi High Schools

Better than 30% of Mississippi high schools

Summary

Perry Central High School is a public high school located in New Augusta, Mississippi, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 272 students. The school is part of the Perry County School District, which is ranked 80 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Perry Central High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on standardized tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 18.3% to 72.8% in Algebra I, 28.6% to 38.5% in English II, 33.3% to 49.3% in Biology, and 40.8% to 66.7% in U.S. History. The school's performance is also below the district average, indicating a need for improvement in academic outcomes. Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rates have fluctuated between 75.7% and 89.4% over the past few years, with the most recent rate being 89.4%, which is still lower than the state average.

Interestingly, nearby schools such as Petal High School and Forrest County Agricultural High School, located within 16 miles of Perry Central High School, significantly outperform it in academic achievement, graduation rates, and other key metrics. This suggests that high-performing schools are possible in the region, providing a benchmark for Perry Central High School to strive towards. Additionally, Perry Central High School's performance, as measured by its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating, has declined over the years, from a high of 3 stars in 2017-2018 to only 1 or 2 stars in recent years, indicating that the school may be facing challenges in maintaining or improving its educational outcomes.

262

Students ?

12.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,721

Per pupil spending ?

81.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

9899 Hwy 98 East
New Augusta, MS 39462

(601) 964-3235

District: Perry County School District

Feeder schools for Perry Central High School:

Elementary:	Runnelstown School
	South Perry Elementary School
Middle:	Perry Central Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.2%

African American:

22.5%

Two or more races:

21.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 21st percentile in 2019 → 30th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 30th (2025) from a 21st-percentile low (2019)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Mississippi average (39% vs 66% meeting standards)

!Graduation rate below the Mississippi average (79% vs 89%)

!Biology scores 14 pts below the Mississippi average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg39%

Mississippi avg66%

163^rd of 232

Mississippi public high schools ?

Bottom 30%▼ down 7 pts since 2015

From bottom 36% (2015) to bottom 30% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

80^th of 130Perry 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)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	27.5	163 of 232	29.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	29.4	162 of 228	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	26.5	168 of 226	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	25.9	172 of 228	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	36.4	145 of 231	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	23.1	183 of 233	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	62.1	86 of 233	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	32.5	154 of 237	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	24.3	176 of 231	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	33.1	144 of 226	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	38.4	153 of 236	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	43.4	138 of 238	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	29.5	182 of 241	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	38.4	161 of 244	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	27.8	183 of 235	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	42.4	152 of 235	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	61.8	99 of 235	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	42.8	154 of 232	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2006	70.9	48 of 232	79.3%	★★★★☆
2005	62.7	92 of 232	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2004	52.8	129 of 232	44.4%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

U.S. History167%-3 vs state

Algebra I63%-4 vs state

Biology48%-14 vs state

English II36%-14 vs state

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What people are saying

by a citizen
Thursday, August 25, 2016

This school will never prepare your children for their higher education!! If you want them to be educated and have a decent future... do not send them to this school!! Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, August 2, 2013

Although this schools test scores are low it is because the teachers teach to ensure the students learn and understand the material taught. Other local schools test to ensure the test scores are high and care less about if the student retains any of the information. The classes are small and the teachers truly care about the students. I am SO glad I enrolled my children in this school rather than the local 5 star school that is so politically ran it is sickening. If you are moving to the area please do not let the test scores scare you away. This is a GREAT school with staff that care about the students. The others care about what church, subdivision you are from and how much money you have. They could care less about the student UNLESS they are rich or attend certain church or live in a few select subdivisions. Close Quote

Schools Near Perry Central High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)		MAAP Mathematics (2025)		MAAP Algebra I (2025)	MAAP English II (2025)	MAAP Science (2025)	MAAP Biology (2025)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2025)	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/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Perry County Alternative Center	Public	5-12	9899 Hwy 98 East	New Augusta	39462	Perry County	Perry County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 964-3235	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Perry Central High School	Public	9-12	9899 Hwy 98 East	New Augusta	39462	Perry County	Perry County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 964-3235	262	20	12.8	81.3%	142 (54.2%)	59 (22.5%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (21.4%)	27.5	163^rd of 232 public high schools	29.7%		29.4	162^nd of 228 public high schools	28.9%	1					63.0	35.5		47.8	66.7	$18,721
Perry County Vocational Complex	Public	9-12	9899 A Hwy 98 East	New Augusta	39462	Perry County	Perry County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 964-8282	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Richton High School	Public	7-12	701 Elm Avenue	Richton	39476	Perry County	Richton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 788-9608	281	22	12.6	61.6%	184 (65.5%)	69 (24.6%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (8.2%)	47.9	123^rd of 232 public high schools	47.0%		65.6	79^th of 228 public high schools	65.4%	44	31.9	34.9	61.7	55.9	80.8	45.0	39.6	47.0	75.0	$11,593
Forrest County Agricultural High School	Public	9-12	215 Old Hwy 49 East	Brooklyn	39425	Forrest County	Forrest County Agricultural High School	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 582-4741	562	52	10.8	77.2%	310 (55.2%)	156 (27.8%)	34 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (11.0%)	84.5	21^st of 232 public high schools	90.9%		56.4	105^th of 228 public high schools	53.9%	84					84.8	66.9		77.1	68.6	$12,606
Petal High School	Public	9-12	1145 Highway 42 E	Petal	39465	Forrest County	Petal School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 545-1229	1,324	103	12.8	54.8%	895 (67.6%)	244 (18.4%)	127 (9.6%)	7 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (3.7%)	84.2	23^rd of 232 public high schools	90.1%		84.7	18^th of 228 public high schools	92.1%	5					81.6	67.5		72.3	84.7	$11,261

Frequently Asked Questions about Perry Central High School

What district is Perry Central High School in?

Perry County School District

How many students attend Perry Central High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 262 students attended Perry Central High School.

Is Perry Central High School a good school?

Perry Central High School ranks 163^rd of 232 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Perry Central High School?

Students at Perry Central High School are 54% White, 23% African American, 21% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Perry Central High School?

Perry Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Runnelstown School
Elementary : South Perry Elementary School
Middle : Perry Central Middle School

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