- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Linden, TN
Perry County High School
Federal NCES profile for Perry County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470339001348
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perry County High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Linden · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 273
- students enrolled
Perry County High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perry County High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Linden, TN.
School address
District: Perry County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470339001348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Perry County High School held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 470339001348 · Linden, TN High · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 11.9:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Linden Elementary (309 students)
Perry County High School held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Perry County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Linden Element
Linden Elementary
309 students
- This school
Perry County High School
273 students
- Lobelville Ele
Lobelville Elementary
237 students
- Linden Middle
Linden Middle School
217 students
- Perry County V 64
Perry County Virtual School
64 students
What this shows Perry County High School reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perry County High School compares
Perry County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 16% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
75.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,394
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.9, Perry County High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Perry County reports $13,394 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Perry County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linden Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lobelville Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linden Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry County Virtual School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perry County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 64:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~273 students)
Frequently asked questions about Perry County High School
How many students attend Perry County High School?
Perry County High School has 273 students enrolled. It is a high school in Linden, TN. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry County High School is 11.9:1, which is 22% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perry County High School?
The largest demographic group at Perry County High School is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in Linden, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perry County High School?
Perry County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Perry County High School rank among public schools in Linden?
By Resource Investment Index, Perry County High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Linden, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Perry County?
Besides Perry County High School, Perry County also operates Linden Elementary (309 students), Lobelville Elementary (237 students), and Linden Middle School (217 students). See the Perry County district page for the complete list.