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Perry County

Arkansas · Public K-12

4 public K-12 schools operate inside Perry County, with roughly 1,565 students enrolled, an average of 391 per campus. By level, that breaks down as 2 elementary and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Perry County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,565
-3 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
88%
was 90%
% Hispanic
6%
was 6%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
1,565
NCES CCD
Median income
$55,764
Above Arkansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
66.3%
Below Arkansas avg
Elementary
2
821 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
744 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
PERRYVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
891 students · 2 districts in Perry County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Perry County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
90%
Hispanic
4%
Black
3%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
88%
Hispanic
6%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
16.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.1%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.8% under 18

Test scores in Perry County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Arkansas state average: 33.9%.

See all 4 schools in Perry County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
PERRYVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPerryvilleElementaryKG-06464·
PERRYVILLE HIGH SCHOOLPerryvilleHigh07-12427·
ANNE WATSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBigelowElementaryPK-06357·
BIGELOW HIGH SCHOOLBigelowHigh07-12317·

Cities in Perry County

Bigelow2 schoolsPerryville2 schools

About Perry County

Across the rural-scale Arkansas county of Perry County of about 10,101 residents, the public-school footprint covers 4 schools and about 1,565 students.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $55,764, roughly 17% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 8%. That income level is 6% higher than the Arkansas median.

For a sense of the school types, Perry County is made up of 2 elementary schools (821 students), and 2 high schools (744).

PERRYVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 891 students on its own.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,565 students, remained close to its prior level from the 1,568 reported in SY 2017-18.

On this page, the community for Perry County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Perry County?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Perry County, Arkansas, with a combined enrollment of about 1,565.
How many high schools are in Perry County?
Perry County, Arkansas has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 744 students.
How many elementary schools are in Perry County?
Perry County, Arkansas has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 821 students.
What is the largest school district in Perry County?
PERRYVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Perry County, serving approximately 891 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Perry County?
Perry County, Arkansas has a population of approximately 10,101, with a median age of 43. About 21.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Perry County?
Median household income in Perry County is $55,764, above the Arkansas average of $52,446. About 8.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Perry County?
Approximately 16.5% of adults 25 and older in Perry County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Perry County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 66.3% of students in Perry County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Arkansas county average of 76.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Perry County schools?
Across Perry County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.4 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Perry County?
Perry County residents are approximately 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Black, 0% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data