Total enrollment
2,216
-15 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
Perry County
Missouri · Public K-12
Perry County reports 6 public K-12 schools and roughly 2,216 students enrolled, per NCES, with a mix of 3 elementary, 1 middle, 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 Missouri | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 33.2% | #81 of 100 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,216 | #65 of 101 | #2,115 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #98 of 101 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.4:1 | #82 of 101 | #1,091 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 50.4% | #55 of 101 | #1,600 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 22.0% | #45 of 99 | #2,059 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
18,976
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
2,216
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$62,981
Above Missouri avg
Free/reduced lunch
50.4%
Below Missouri avg
Elementary
3
1,034 students
Middle
1
439 students
High
2
743 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
PERRY CO. 32
2,103 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
20.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.9%
civilian labor
Median age
42
22.5% under 18
Test scores in Perry County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Missouri state average: 44.9%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- PERRYVILLE ELEM.· 40.5%
- PERRY CO. MIDDLE· 39.7%
- PERRYVILLE SR. HIGH· 29.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERRYVILLE SR. HIGH | Perryville | High | 09-12 | 743 | · |
| PERRYVILLE PRIMARY CENTER | Perryville | Elementary | PK-02 | 492 | · |
| PERRY CO. MIDDLE | Perryville | Middle | 06-08 | 439 | · |
| PERRYVILLE ELEM. | Perryville | Elementary | 03-05 | 429 | · |
| ALTENBURG ELEM. | Altenburg | Elementary | PK-08 | 113 | · |
| PERRYVILLE AREA CAR TECH CTR | Perryville | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Perry County
About Perry County
In Missouri, Perry County is a small county of about 18,976 residents. 6 public schools across the county serves about 2,216 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $62,981, about 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 10%.
On the school-mix side, Perry County spans 3 elementary schools (1,034 students), 1 middle school (439), and 2 high schools (743).
PERRY CO. 32 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,103 students on its own.
Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 2,231 students in SY 2020-21 versus 2,216 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Perry County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data