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Perkinston Elementary School

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Perkinston Elementary School ranks 67 th of 377 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

67^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 377 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Better than 82% of Mississippi elementary schools

Summary

Perkinston Elementary School in Perkinston, Mississippi, serves 503 students in grades K-5 and is part of the Stone County School District, one of the highest-rated districts in the state. The school currently holds a 4-star rating and ranks 67th out of 377 Mississippi elementary schools, placing it in the 82nd percentile. It is the top-performing elementary school in its own district, outranking nearby Stone Elementary School, which sits just 4.4 miles away and ranks 96th. Perkinston has a strong history, earning 5-star ratings and top-40 statewide rankings between 2015 and 2021, before slipping and now recovering — improving from 108th in 2023–24 back to 67th.

Academically, Perkinston exceeds state averages in every tested subject and grade. Its upper-grade performance is particularly impressive: 82.9% of 5th graders are proficient in science, compared with 71.5% statewide, and the school outperforms nearby Stone Elementary, Saucier Elementary, and South Forrest Attendance Center in this subject. In 4th-grade math, Perkinston's 78% proficiency rate is the highest among all six comparison schools — even surpassing elite Harrison County schools like Lizana Elementary and West Wortham Elementary and Middle School. Fifth-grade ELA proficiency (72%) also outpaces the state average of 55.8% and beats several neighboring schools.

Perkinston also stands out for its attendance and poverty profile. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 20.6% is the lowest among nearby schools and below both the district (25.2%) and state (23.9%) averages, though it has been trending upward. The school's free/reduced lunch rate of 60.4% is lower than every comparable nearby school, including Stone Elementary (68.4%) and Lizana (74.3%). The main challenges ahead are 3rd-grade reading and math scores, which trail district averages by roughly 10–14 points, and closing the gap with the top-tier Harrison County schools to the south. With its current upward trajectory, Perkinston is well positioned to re-enter the top 50 and regain its former 5-star status.

503

Students ?

15.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,331

Per pupil spending ?

60.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

40 Second Street
Perkinston, MS 39573

(601) 928-3380

District: Stone County School District

Students who attend Perkinston Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Stone Middle School
High:	Stone High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.3%

African American:

10.1%

Two or more races:

4.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 92nd percentile in 2016 → 82nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Mississippi average (66% vs 54% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of Mississippi elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 10 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school66%

District avg65%

Mississippi avg54%

67^th of 377

Mississippi public elementary schools ?

Top 18%▼ down 9 pts since 2016

From top 8% (2016) to top 18% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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

14^th of 133Stone 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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2026	79.0	67 of 377	82.2%	★★★★☆
2025	78.8	67 of 380	82.4%	★★★★☆
2024	70.8	108 of 380	71.6%	★★★★☆
2023	80.0	60 of 358	83.2%	★★★★☆
2022	73.7	93 of 355	73.8%	★★★★☆
2021	86.5	35 of 352	90.1%	★★★★★
2019	88.4	33 of 354	90.7%	★★★★★
2018	85.6	40 of 351	88.6%	★★★★☆
2017	92.6	17 of 406	95.8%	★★★★★
2016	86.2	33 of 394	91.6%	★★★★★
2015	81.4	62 of 402	84.6%	★★★★☆
2014	61.5	156 of 394	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	70.3	118 of 408	71.1%	★★★★☆
2012	77.2	80 of 414	80.7%	★★★★☆
2011	72.5	96 of 418	77.0%	★★★★☆
2010	64.4	140 of 403	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	60.3	160 of 392	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	64.7	132 of 394	66.5%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2025-2026) ?

Science83%+11 vs state

Mathematics64%+14 vs state

English Language Arts64%+11 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/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	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
Perkinston Elementary School	Public	K-5	40 Second Street	Perkinston	39573	Stone County	Stone County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 928-3380	503	32	15.7	60.4%	414 (82.3%)	51 (10.1%)	8 (1.6%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.4%)	79	67^th of 377 public elementary schools	82.2%		78.8	67^th of 380 public elementary schools	82.4%		57.6	61.1	72.0				56.5	78.0	57.3				82.9		$9,331
Stone Elementary School	Public	K-5	1652 East Central Ave	Wiggins	39577	Stone County	Stone County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 928-5473	714	38	18.7	68.3%	466 (65.3%)	180 (25.2%)	12 (1.7%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (7.0%)	72.5	97^th of 377 public elementary schools	74.3%		81.5	60^th of 380 public elementary schools	84.2%	37	60.0	58.7	59.7				80.7	46.3	71.7				73.5		$9,541
Saucier Elementary	Public	K-6	24052 First Street	Saucier	39574	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 832-2440	325	22	14.5	68.6%	277 (85.2%)	14 (4.3%)	13 (4.0%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.5%)	75.1	81^st of 377 public elementary schools	78.5%		86	40^th of 380 public elementary schools	89.5%	41	58.9	67.3	61.4	65.8			60.7	67.3	47.3	71.0			75.5		$11,980
West Wortham Elementary and Middle School	Public	K-8	20199 West Wortham Road	Saucier	39574	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 831-1276	844	65	12.9	69.4%	692 (82.0%)	47 (5.6%)	52 (6.2%)	9 (1.1%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (4.7%)	94.1	12^th of 377 public elementary schools	96.8%		94.6	9^th of 380 public elementary schools	97.6%	3	82.1	67.0	76.8	68.8	47.0	58.2	96.1	71.6	84.3	83.8	86.8	78.8	94.5	85.9	$11,554
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
Lizana Elementary	Public	K-6	15341 Lizana School Road	Gulfport	39503	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 832-1592	393	24	16.2	74.3%	351 (89.3%)	20 (5.1%)	14 (3.6%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	92	18^th of 377 public elementary schools	95.2%		95.1	6^th of 380 public elementary schools	98.4%	12	63.9	74.6	81.1	72.5			68.9	73.0	75.0	82.4			98.1		$11,714

Frequently Asked Questions about Perkinston Elementary School

How many students attend Perkinston Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 503 students attended Perkinston Elementary School.

What district is Perkinston Elementary School in?

Stone County School District

What is the racial makeup of Perkinston Elementary School?

Students at Perkinston Elementary School are 82% White, 10% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Perkinston Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Perkinston Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Stone Middle School
High : Stone High School

Is Perkinston Elementary School a good school?

Perkinston Elementary School ranks 67^th of 377 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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2024–25 attendance dataNewOct 6, 2026

2025–26 MAAP test scoresAug 21, 2026

2023–24 school spending dataSep 26, 2025

2023–24 through 2024–25 attendance data & graduation ratesSep 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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