Total enrollment
5,512
-160 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
Perry County
Pennsylvania · Public K-12
Public-school enrollment in Perry County clocks in around 5,512 students across 15 schools (6 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high).
4-year change in Perry County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
15
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 Pennsylvania | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 47.6% | #44 of 62 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5,512 | #46 of 64 | #1,238 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 15 | #45 of 64 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.1:1 | #18 of 64 | #570 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 67.3% | #31 of 63 | #826 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 18.6% | #42 of 64 | #2,207 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.
Perry County school rankings
Residents
46,239
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
15
5 districts
Enrollment
5,512
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$79,444
Above Pennsylvania avg
Free/reduced lunch
67.3%
Below Pennsylvania avg
Elementary
6
2,388 students
Middle
4
1,444 students
High
5
1,680 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
West Perry SD
2,137 students · 5 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+
20.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.1%
civilian labor
Median age
44
21.0% under 18
Test scores in Perry County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 14 schools ranked. Pennsylvania state average: 51.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- West Perry SHS· 74.1%
- Greenwood MS· 73.8%
- Greenwood El Sch· 69.6%
- Greenwood HS· 66.0%
- Newport HS· 65.7%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- New Bloomfield El Sch· 33.5%
- Susquenita El Sch· 35.4%
- Newport MS· 35.6%
- Newport El Sch· 37.4%
- Carroll El Sch· 39.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susquenita El Sch | Duncannon | Elementary | KG-04 | 646 | · |
| West Perry SHS | Elliottsburg | High | 09-12 | 645 | · |
| Susquenita MS | Duncannon | Middle | 05-08 | 562 | · |
| West Perry MS | Elliottsburg | Middle | 06-08 | 499 | · |
| Susquenita HS | Duncannon | High | 09-12 | 490 | · |
| Newport El Sch | Newport | Elementary | KG-05 | 436 | · |
| New Bloomfield El Sch | New Bloomfield | Elementary | PK-05 | 391 | · |
| Carroll El Sch | Shermans Dale | Elementary | PK-05 | 344 | · |
| Greenwood El Sch | Millerstown | Elementary | KG-05 | 313 | · |
| Newport HS | Newport | High | 09-12 | 267 | · |
| Blain El Sch | Blain | Elementary | PK-05 | 258 | · |
| Greenwood HS | Millerstown | High | 09-12 | 235 | · |
| Newport MS | Newport | Middle | 06-08 | 228 | · |
| Greenwood MS | Millerstown | Middle | 06-08 | 155 | · |
| Loysville Youth Dev Ctr | Loysville | High | 05-12 | 43 | · |
Cities in Perry County
About Perry County
Across the compact Pennsylvania county of Perry County of about 46,239 residents, the public-school footprint covers 15 schools and about 5,512 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $79,444, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 6%. That income level is 11% above the Pennsylvania median.
In terms of grade levels, Perry County consists of 6 elementary schools (2,388 students), 4 middle schools (1,444), and 5 high schools (1,680).
West Perry SD dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,137 students on its own.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,512 students, fell 3% from the 5,672 reported in SY 2020-21.
On this page, the community for Perry County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data