For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 753 students in Perry County, MO.
The top-ranked public high school in Perry County, MO is Perryville Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Perry County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Perryville Sr. High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Perry County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perryville Sr. High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
326 College St
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Perryville Area Car Tech Center
Vocational School
326 College St
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Gr: 9-12
Perry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Early Child. Special Ed. Center (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
326 College St
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Gr: PK | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Perry County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Perry County, MO include Perryville Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Perry County?
2 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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