Perry County High School

Summary:

Perry County High School is a public high school in Linden, Tennessee, serving 294 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Perry County School District, which is ranked 132 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Perry County High School consistently performs below the state average on standardized tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 14.9% to 35.3% across various subjects and grade levels, significantly lower than the state averages of 30.1% to 52.2%. The school has a low statewide ranking, placing 318 out of 374 high schools in Tennessee and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance is particularly low for male students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with these subgroups ranking in the bottom 25% of Tennessee high schools.

Nearby schools, such as Riverside High School and Lewis County High School, perform significantly better on standardized tests and have higher statewide rankings, highlighting the relative underperformance of Perry County High School. The school's high percentage of white students, over 90%, coupled with its low performance, raises questions about the potential impact of racial and cultural diversity on academic achievement, and further investigation may provide insights into how to better serve the diverse needs of the student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1056 Squirrel Hollow RD
Linden, TN 37096

(931) 589-2831

District: Perry County

SchoolDigger Rank:
319^th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,682

Feeder schools for Perry County High School:

Elementary:	Linden Elementary
	Lobelville Elementary
Middle:	Linden Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 299

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.6%

African American:

3.7%

Hispanic:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Perry County High School ranks worse than 81.4% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.72. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Perry County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.6%), African American (3.7%), American Indian (1.3%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Perry County High School is 11.9. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Perry County High School is $15,682.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Perry County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Perry County High School 319^th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Perry County High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Perry County:

SchoolDigger ranks Perry County 132^nd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Perry County High School

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Rank History for all students at Perry County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2010	50.23	161^st	267	39.7%
2011	18.44	252^nd	273	7.7%
2012	30.55	227^th	269	15.6%
2013	29.39	258^th	285	9.5%
2014	34.06	240^th	296	18.9%
2015	35.45	250^th	300	16.7%
2016	38.53	234^th	351	33.3%
2017	17.95	251^st	273	8.1%
2018	28.93	261^st	341	23.5%
2019	42.41	187^th	342	45.3%
2021	21.91	284^th	347	18.2%
2022	25.40	283^rd	358	20.9%
2023	22.95	316^th	384	17.7%
2024	21.72	319^th	392	18.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Perry County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	43.62	151^st	308	51.0%
2019	35.89	198^th	302	34.4%
2021	15.92	285^th	317	10.1%
2022	17.79	288^th	322	10.6%
2023	27.81	255^th	330	22.7%
2024	34.37	230^th	337	31.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Perry County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	38.24	211^th	337	37.4%
2021	25.88	267^th	340	21.5%
2022	27.09	272^nd	350	22.3%
2023	23.87	290^th	366	20.8%
2024	30.20	260^th	365	28.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Perry County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	43.69	163^rd	329	50.5%
2021	20.83	284^th	332	14.5%
2022	28.60	256^th	349	26.6%
2023	21.35	296^th	359	17.5%
2024	14.23	333^rd	366	9.0%

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Rank History for White students at Perry County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	22.76	277^th	307	9.8%
2019	34.36	201^st	301	33.2%
2021	17.12	287^th	306	6.2%
2022	19.00	286^th	312	8.3%
2023	16.38	300^th	325	7.7%
2024	16.16	302^nd	326	7.4%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Perry County High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	348	348
2002	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	357	357
2003	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	357	357
2004	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	368	368
2005	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	362	362
2006	341	4	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	347
2007	327	9	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	338
2008	313	9	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	325
2009	320	6	1	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	334
2010	311	11	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	327
2011	330	8	0	6	4	0	0	0	348
2012	348	9	1	6	1	0	0	0	365
2013	323	11	2	4	1	0	1	0	342
2014	342	12	2	4	2	0	0	0	362
2015	332	13	3	10	2	0	0	0	360
2016	314	10	2	10	1	0	0	0	337
2017	313	11	1	9	3	0	0	0	337
2018	287	15	1	7	2	1	0	0	313
2019	269	15	0	8	3	2	0	0	297
2020	282	13	2	4	5	2	1	0	309
2021	242	17	2	4	3	0	0	0	268
2022	264	11	4	3	4	1	1	0	288
2023	271	12	5	2	3	0	1	0	294
2024	274	11	3	4	4	0	3	0	299

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Perry County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	348	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	357	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	357	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	368	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	362	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	347	23.0	15.1	n/a
2007	338	25.8	13.1	48.5
2008	325	26.2	12.4	47.7
2009	334	26.5	12.6	50
2010	327	25.4	12.8	59.9
2011	348	26.0	13.3	62.6
2012	365	28.3	12.8	61.9
2013	342	27.7	12.3	58.5
2014	362	26.0	13.9	61.3
2015	360	25.0	14.4	92.5
2016	337	25.0	13.4	66.8
2017	337	26.0	12.9	n/a
2018	313	24.6	12.7	n/a
2019	297	23.6	12.5	n/a
2020	309	25.2	12.2	61.8
2021	268	22.0	12.1	n/a
2022	288	20.0	14.4	n/a
2023	294	23.0	12.7	n/a
2024	299	25.0	11.9	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Perry County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	348	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	357	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	357	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	368	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	362	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	347	23.0	15.1	n/a
2007	338	25.8	13.1	48.5
2008	325	26.2	12.4	47.7
2009	334	26.5	12.6	50
2010	327	25.4	12.8	59.9
2011	348	26.0	13.3	62.6
2012	365	28.3	12.8	61.9
2013	342	27.7	12.3	58.5
2014	362	26.0	13.9	61.3
2015	360	25.0	14.4	92.5
2016	337	25.0	13.4	66.8
2017	337	26.0	12.9	n/a
2018	313	24.6	12.7	n/a
2019	297	23.6	12.5	n/a
2020	309	25.2	12.2	61.8
2021	268	22.0	12.1	n/a
2022	288	20.0	14.4	n/a
2023	294	23.0	12.7	n/a
2024	299	25.0	11.9	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Perry County High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$565 (4.8%)	$10,539 (89.4%)	$11,783
2020	$647 (5.9%)	$9,644 (87.4%)	$11,032
2021	$1,510 (11.4%)	$11,029 (83.2%)	$13,253
2022	$1,397 (9.6%)	$12,500 (85.6%)	$14,595
2023	$3,104 (19.8%)	$11,710 (74.7%)	$15,682

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Perry County High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 187^th of 342 High schools	Ranks 316^th of 384 High schools	27.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English I (Perry County High School)	18.9	15.7	3.2%
9th Grade English I (Perry County)	18.9	15.3	3.6%
9th Grade English I (Tennessee)	33.3	36	2.7%
10th Grade Integrated Math II (Perry County High School)	37	25	12%
10th Grade Integrated Math II (Perry County)	37	23	14%
10th Grade Integrated Math II (Tennessee)	23	19.8	3.2%
10th Grade English II (Perry County High School)	31.7	33.3	1.6%
10th Grade English II (Perry County)	31.7	31.9	0.2%
10th Grade English II (Tennessee)	44	50.7	6.7%
11th Grade Geometry (Perry County High School)	25.8	9.1	16.7%
11th Grade Geometry (Perry County)	25.8	8.3	17.5%
11th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)	20	17.1	2.9%
All Grades Integrated Math II (Perry County High School)	34.5	21.7	12.8%
All Grades Integrated Math II (Perry County)	34.5	20.3	14.2%
All Grades Integrated Math II (Tennessee)	27.9	25.5	2.4%
All Grades English I (Perry County High School)	18.9	14.9	4%
All Grades English I (Perry County)	18.9	15.6	3.3%
All Grades English I (Tennessee)	32.7	35.4	2.7%
All Grades English II (Perry County High School)	31.1	31.9	0.8%
All Grades English II (Perry County)	31.1	30.6	0.5%
All Grades English II (Tennessee)	42.7	49.4	6.7%
All Grades Geometry (Perry County High School)	23.7	6.4	17.3%
All Grades Geometry (Perry County)	23.7	6.2	17.5%
All Grades Geometry (Tennessee)	33.9	28.6	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	297	294	1%
African American	15	12	20%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	0	5
Hispanic	8	2	75%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	269	271	0.7%
Two or More Races	0	1

Schools Near Perry County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Algebra I (2024)		TNReady Algebra II (2024)				TNReady Biology I (2024)				TNReady US History (2024)				TNReady English I (2024)			TNReady English II (2024)		TNReady Geometry (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Algebra I 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Algebra II 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 12th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 9th Grade	TNReady Biology I 10th Grade	TNReady Biology I 11th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady US History 10th Grade	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History 12th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I 10th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry 11th Grade	TNReady Geometry 12th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Perry County High School	Public	9-12	1056 Squirrel Hollow RD	Linden	37096	Perry County	Perry County	No	No	No	No	(931) 589-2831	299	25	11.9		274 (91.6%)	11 (3.7%)	4 (1.3%)	3 (1.0%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	21.7	319^th of 392 public high schools	18.6%		22.9	316^th of 384 public high schools	17.7%	3	14.7	13.1		17.9		16.4									22.2		21.7	20.5	20.0	16.2			13.8	$15,682	$3,104	$11,710
Lewis County High School	Public	9-12	818 West Main ST	Hohenwald	38462	Lewis County	Lewis County	No	No	No	No	(931) 796-4085	471	37	12.6		427 (90.7%)	9 (1.9%)	10 (2.1%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.5%)	52.9	151^st of 392 public high schools	61.5%		56.4	131^st of 384 public high schools	65.9%	20	25.7	24.3	25.0			24.5		39.6		38.6					31.4		31.4	52.6	52.1		47.3		43.3	$11,920		$11,174
Riverside High School	Public	9-12	4250 Highway 641 South	Decaturville	38329	Decatur County	Decatur County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 852-3941	462	31	15.1		405 (87.7%)	13 (2.8%)	31 (6.7%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.5%)	63.8	101^st of 392 public high schools	74.2%		63.3	90^th of 384 public high schools	76.6%	11	50.0	45.0		34.3		34.2	80.8	27.6		39.3		31.5	40.0	32.8	36.4		36.1	55.1	54.6	38.5		9.1	35.5	$10,523	$751	$9,275
Volunteer State Virtual Academy High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	206 South Court ST	Hohenwald	38462	Lewis County	Lewis County	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(931) 796-3264	613	22	27.5		352 (57.4%)	147 (24.0%)	70 (11.4%)	5 (0.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.9%)	26.3	296^th of 392 public high schools	24.5%					(n/a)			50.0		25.0	10.2		29.9	29.6	29.5	10.5	19.4		18.9	19.0	12.5	18.1	41.6	41.6	7.6			6.8

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