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Perry County High School vs. Lewis Co High School

Should you attend Perry County High School or Lewis Co High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Perry County High School
1056 Squirrel Hollow Rd
Linden, TN 37096
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Lewis Co High School
818 West Main St
Hohenwald, TN 38462
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Perry County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 299 students in grades 9-12, Perry County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Serving 471 students in grades 9-12, Lewis Co High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
299 students
471 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Perry County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lewis Co High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Perry County High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lewis Co High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Perry County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lewis Co High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Perry County High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Perry County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lewis Co High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lewis County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1390 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
#633 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Perry County High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lewis Co High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
31%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Perry County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Perry County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lewis Co High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lewis County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
44%
(Top 30% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Perry County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Perry County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lewis Co High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lewis County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 20% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Perry County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Perry County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lewis Co High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lewis County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in TN)
80-84%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Perry County High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Perry County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lewis Co High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lewis County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Perry County High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lewis Co High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
92
143
Grade 10 Students
83
124
Grade 11 Students
68
111
Grade 12 Students
56
93

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Perry County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Perry County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lewis Co High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lewis County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Perry County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Perry County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lewis Co High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lewis County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Perry County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Perry County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lewis Co High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lewis County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
92%
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Perry County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Perry County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lewis Co High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lewis County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lewis Co High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lewis County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.15
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of Perry County High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Perry County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lewis Co High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lewis County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
53%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Perry County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Perry County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lewis Co High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lewis County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Perry County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Perry County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lewis Co High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lewis County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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