Perryton J H

Perryton J H is a middle school in the Texas Panhandle serving 395 students in grades 6-8 within the Perryton Independent School District (Isd), and it has achieved a remarkable turnaround over the past decade, rising from a 1-star rating to a stable 3-star rating.

The school’s standout strength is its advanced math program: for four consecutive years, 100% of 8th graders taking the Algebra I End-of-Course exam have scored proficient or higher, far exceeding state averages of 45-54%. This is a world-class result. However, the school faces a clear challenge in 7th-grade math, where only 11.27% of students were proficient in the most recent year, compared to the state average of 29.41%. This creates a “valley” in math performance between 6th and 8th grade. Overall, 8th graders consistently outperform the state in reading, math, and social studies, suggesting strong cumulative instruction. The school also maintains an exceptionally low dropout rate (often 0.0%) and operates efficiently with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1 and per-student spending slightly below the state average.

While the school serves its general student population well, recent data shows a sharp decline for two vulnerable groups: Special Education students dropped to the 22nd percentile and English Language Learners fell to the 28th percentile in 2025-2026, indicating a need for more consistent support. There are no other schools within 20 miles of Perryton J H for comparison. In summary, this is a school that excels at accelerating top math students and providing a stable, above-average education, but it must address its 7th-grade math struggles and better support its Special Education and English Language Learner populations to continue its impressive improvement story.