Perrin School

Perrin School in Perrin, TX, is a small, rural public school serving 324 students from Pre-K through 12th grade within the Perrin-Whitt Consolidated Independent School District, known for its tight-knit community and a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 11.2:1.

What truly sets Perrin School apart is its remarkable high school performance. The school has achieved a perfect 100% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate for four consecutive years, a feat that speaks to its commitment to seeing every student through to completion. Even more impressive, Perrin’s high school students consistently outperform state averages on End-of-Course (EOC) exams by wide margins. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 86.96% of Perrin students passed Algebra I compared to just 47.01% statewide, and 77.27% passed English II versus 56.22% statewide. This high school success is a stark contrast to nearby Graford School, which excels in elementary grades but doesn’t match Perrin’s high school EOC scores, and Mineral Wells High School, where only 33.58% of students passed Algebra I. Perrin’s higher per-student spending ($15,120) and small class sizes likely fuel this late-stage academic acceleration.

However, the school presents a unique challenge: its elementary and middle school students often struggle to meet state averages in core subjects like reading and math. For instance, only 22.22% of 3rd graders were proficient in reading in 2024-2025, well below the state average of 52.02%. This suggests that while Perrin builds a strong foundation for high school success, there may be room for growth in early grades. For parents, this means Perrin School offers a powerful "turnaround" story—students who may start behind often catch up and excel by high school, making it a compelling choice for those focused on long-term outcomes and a personalized, supportive environment.