Summary:
The 39462 zip code area is home to two schools - Perry Central High School and Perry Central Middle School, both part of the Perry County School District. While the middle school has shown improvement, moving up in the state rankings and earning a 3-star rating, the overall performance of the schools in this area is mixed, with challenges in academic achievement, attendance, and socioeconomic factors.
Perry Central Middle School has made notable progress, climbing from 143rd out of 243 Mississippi middle schools in 2022-2023 to 91st out of 266 in 2024-2025, earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Perry Central High School's proficiency rates on state assessments are generally below the state averages, except for Algebra I. Both schools struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates of nearly 24%, which may be contributing to the lower academic performance.
Socioeconomic factors also play a significant role, with Perry Central High School having 47.79% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and Perry Central Middle School having an even higher rate of 71.43%. These disparities in student populations and the challenges they face suggest that targeted interventions and support, along with a focus on addressing attendance and other key issues, could be crucial for improving the quality of education in this area.
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