Total enrollment
2,842
-70 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
Perry County
Indiana · Public K-12
Of the public K-12 schools operating across Indiana, 5 sit inside Perry County, collectively enrolling roughly 2,842 students (2 elementary and 2 high).
4-year change in Perry County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Perry County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Indiana | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 41.2% | #30 of 80 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,842 | #72 of 91 | #1,905 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #84 of 91 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.3:1 | #43 of 91 | #1,517 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 47.6% | #55 of 91 | #1,741 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 11.9% | #79 of 91 | #2,466 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
19,270
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
3 districts
Enrollment
2,842
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$61,151
Below Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
47.6%
Below Indiana avg
Elementary
2
1,468 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
1,158 students
Combined / other
1
216 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Tell City-Troy Twp School Corp
1,351 students · 3 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
16.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.5%
civilian labor
Median age
42
20.6% under 18
Test scores in Perry County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Central Elementary School | Leopold | Elementary | PK-06 | 734 | · |
| William Tell Elementary School | Tell City | Elementary | PK-06 | 734 | · |
| Tell City Jr-Sr High School | Tell City | High | 07-12 | 617 | · |
| Perry Central Jr-Sr High School | Leopold | High | 07-12 | 541 | · |
| Cannelton Elementary & High School | Cannelton | Combined | PK-12 | 216 | · |
Cities in Perry County
About Perry County
Perry County is a compact county of about 19,270 residents in Indiana. Its public-school system hosts approximately 2,842 students across 5 schools.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $61,151, 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 13% noticeably below the Indiana median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Perry County consists of 2 elementary schools (1,468 students), 2 high schools (1,158), and 1 combined or other schools.
Tell City-Troy Twp School Corp dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,351 students on its own.
Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,842 students, stayed largely flat from the 2,912 reported in SY 2020-21.
On this page, the community for Perry County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data