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Best Perry County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 556 students in Perry County, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Perry County, MS are Perry Central High School and Richton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Perry County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Richton High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Perry County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perry Central High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9899 Hwy 98 East
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3235
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Richton High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Elm Avenue
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 788-9608
Gr: 7-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Perry Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
9899 A Hwy 98 East, Po Box 13
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-8282
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Perry County Alternative Center
Alternative School
9899 Hwy 98 East
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3235
Gr: 5-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Perry County, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Perry County, MS include Perry Central High School and Richton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Perry County?
4 public high schools are located in Perry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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