High Schools in Perry County 32

There is only one high school located in Perry County 32 in Missouri - Perryville Senior High. This school serves grades 9-12 and has an enrollment of 755 students. While the school has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 93.3%, it faces some challenges in maintaining its academic performance and ranking compared to other high schools in the state.

Perryville Senior High has a 2-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger and has seen its statewide ranking decline over the past three years, going from 222nd in 2021-2022 to 257th in 2023-2024. The school's proficiency rates on the MAP/End of Course exams are below the state and district averages in core subjects like Algebra I, Biology I, and Government, and these rates have also declined over the past two years. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.2%, which can negatively impact student learning and achievement.

Socioeconomic factors may also play a role in the school's performance, as Perryville Senior High has a relatively high percentage of students (39.21%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. While the school's per-student spending is slightly above the state average, the data suggests that the school may need to focus on improving its curriculum, instructional practices, and support for students to better align with state and district standards and improve overall student outcomes.