For the 2025 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 45% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Perry have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Perry, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Perry High School, with 85-89% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Perry High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 18th Street
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3503
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3503
Grades: 9-12
| 589 students
Perry, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Perry Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1200 18th St
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-2997
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-2997
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
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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