Perry Central High School

262 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Perry Central High School, located in New Augusta, Mississippi, serves as a central educational hub for students within the Perry County School District. Situated along Highway 98 East, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. The institution emphasizes a balance of rigorous classroom instruction, extracurricular involvement, and community engagement, aiming to foster both the intellectual and personal growth of its student body.

As part of the broader Perry County School District, the high school works to align its curriculum with state standards while maintaining a supportive culture tailored to the needs of a rural Mississippi community. Through its online presence, the school provides parents and students with essential resources regarding academic calendars, district policies, and ongoing school events. By focusing on student achievement and character development, Perry Central High School strives to equip its graduates with the tools necessary to contribute effectively to their local community and beyond.

262

Total Students

20.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Perry Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	5
Black	59
Two or More	56

White
142 (54.2%)
Black
59 (22.5%)
Two or More
56 (21.4%)
Hispanic
5 (1.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Perry County School District
Phone:	(601)964-3235
Website:	http://pcsdms.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	179
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 67

Grade 10 66

Grade 11 62

Grade 12 67