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Perry County 32 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,103 students in Perry County 32 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Perry County 32 School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
2,103 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
168 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Perry County 32 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#297 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
88%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,882 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,450 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,882
$15,190
Spending / Student
$12,450
$14,008
Best Perry County 32 School District Public Schools (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 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Perryville Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
326 College St
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Gr: 3-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Perry Co. Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
326 College St
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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
Rank: n/an/a
326 College St.
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Gr: PK-2 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Perry County 32 School District?
Perry County 32 School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,103 students.
What is the rank of Perry County 32 School District?
Perry County 32 School District is ranked #297 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County 32 School District?
88% of Perry County 32 School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Perry County 32 School District?
Perry County 32 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Perry County 32 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,450 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
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