Perry Central Middle School

Perry County School District
100 8th Ave. South
NEW AUGUSTA, MS 39462
178 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Perry Central Middle School is located in New Augusta, Mississippi, and serves as a key educational institution within the Perry County School District. Committed to the academic and personal development of students in the middle grades, the school focuses on creating a supportive environment that bridges the transition between elementary and high school. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its student body for the rigors of secondary education while fostering essential critical thinking and social skills.

Beyond academics, Perry Central Middle School emphasizes community engagement and school spirit. The administration and faculty work collaboratively to provide students with extracurricular opportunities that encourage well-rounded growth, including athletics, clubs, and various student-led organizations. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and guardians, ensuring that families remain connected to district resources, calendars, and academic progress reports as they work together to support student success.
178
Total Students
15.9
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    109 (61.2%)
  • Black
    41 (23.0%)
  • Two or More
    26 (14.6%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle 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)964-3226
Website: http://pcsdms.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 178
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 124
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22

* 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 6 59
Grade 7 54
Grade 8 65
Gender Ratio