For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 589 students in Perry, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Perry, IA is Perry High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Perry have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Perry, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Perry High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Perry, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perry High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 18th Street
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3503
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3503
Gr: 9-12 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Perry, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Perry Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1200 18th St
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-2997
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-2997
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Perry, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Perry, IA include Perry High School.
How many public high schools are located in Perry?
1 public high schools are located in Perry.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry?
Perry public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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