Enrollment
273
High
DISTRICT 220 · STATE 754
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PERRY COUNTY·NCES 470339001348
Perry County High School
1056 Squirrel Hollow RD, Linden, TN 37096 · (931) 589-2831 · Perry County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL273 STUDENTS
C-
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 20% of Tennessee public high schools
- C-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Tennessee public high schools
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STATE 21.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE -0%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 61 | 22% |
| Grade 10 | 86 | 32% |
| Grade 11 | 67 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 59 | 22% |
Student demographics
18%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 17% · STATE 61% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Based on grade levels within Perry County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or MasteredEnglish Language Arts
37.6%
TN avg 40.9% . +15.2pp since 2022
Math
15.5%
TN avg 39.3% . +1.1pp since 2022
What this means: On the TCAP, Tennessee's statewide test, about 38 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 16 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Tennessee schools, those numbers are about 41 and 39. Reading and writing scores are up about 15 points since 2022, while math scores are up about 1 points.
TCAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 37.6% | 15.5% |
| 2023-24 | 20.9% | 14.2% |
| 2022-23 | 22.4% | 14.4% |
% On Track or Mastered, all students and all tested grades.
Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Perry County High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 15.5% | #280 of 339 ▼ 7 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 37.6% | #209 of 337 ▲ 80 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 273 | #321 of 381 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 17.9% | #270 of 332 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -12.8% | #99 of 200 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
273
+5 (+2%) vs 2020
-22% since 2000-01, when it was 348
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 273 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 299 | 25 | 12.0:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 294 | 23 | 12.8:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 268 | 22 | 12.2:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 313 | 24.6 | 12.7:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 337 | 25 | 13.5:1 | 67% (225) |
| 2010-11 | 348 | 26 | 13.4:1 | 63% (218) |
| 2000-01 | 348 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Perry County High School.
About Perry County High School
Perry County High School is a small high school located in Linden, Tennessee. Its 273 students are spread across grades 9 through 12. The typical figure for high schools in Tennessee is about 754 students.
Perry County is made up of 5 schools with 1,100 students in all.
Most students at Perry County High School are White: 90% of enrollment. The remaining students are 3% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. For comparison, Perry County is about 90% White. By the diversity index, Perry County High School comes in at 18%.
Perry County High School is graded C- by allk12, scoring above 20% of Tennessee public high schools once test results, poverty-adjusted performance, and the recent trend are combined.
Perry County has these Census figures: median household income is about $55,972, roughly 14% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 12%. The public schools of Perry County number 5 and enroll about 1,100.
Of nearby public schools, Linden Middle School is the closest, at less than a tenth of a mile. Inside a five-mile radius, there are 3 other public schools.
For locale, NCES codes Perry County High School as Rural: Remote.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment held near 273, starting from 268.
Discussions about Perry County High School may include sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Perry County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
8,697
Census ACS
Median income
$55,972
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
14%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
1,100 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Perry County
- Linden ElementaryElementary · 309 students
- Lobelville ElementaryElementary · 237 students
- Linden Middle SchoolMiddle · 217 students
- Perry County Virtual SchoolCombined · 64 students
Other schools in Linden
- Linden ElementaryElementary · 309 students
- Linden Middle SchoolMiddle · 217 students
- Perry County Virtual SchoolCombined · 64 students
Nearby schools
- Linden Middle School0.1 mi · 217
- Perry County Virtual School0.2 mi · 64
- Linden Elementary0.2 mi · 309
- Lobelville Elementary11.7 mi · 237
- Lewis Co High School15.5 mi · 481
- Decatur County Virtual Academy15.8 mi · 33
Frequently asked questions
About Perry County High SchoolHow large is Perry County High School?
Perry County High School enrolls approximately 273 students in grades 09-12.
Is Perry County High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Perry County High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How diverse is Perry County High School?
Perry County High School reports a student body of 90% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Perry County High School?
Perry County High School is overseen by Perry County in Perry County.
What city is Perry County High School in?
Perry County High School is located in Linden, TN.
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