How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Perry Central High School | Richton High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | New Augusta, MS | Richton, MS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 262 | 281 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.8:1 | 12.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 68.3% | 52.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Perry Central High School | Richton High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,310 | $11,235 |
| District | Perry County School District | Richton School Dist |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Perry Central High School | Richton High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54.2% | 65.5% |
| African American | 22.5% | 24.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 21.4% | 8.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Perry Central High School | Richton High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 293:1 | 576:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.4% | 30.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 33 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.