- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Worthington, OH
Perry Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Perry Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390451306085
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perry Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Worthington · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 528
- students enrolled
Perry Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perry Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Worthington, OH.
School address
District: Worthington City · Ohio
NCES ID 390451306085 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Perry Middle School grew from 488 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 37.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 390451306085 · Worthington, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 14.7:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Worthington High School (1,712 students)
Perry Middle School grew from 488 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 37.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Perry Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Worthin
Thomas Worthington High School
1,712 students
- Worthington Ki
Worthington Kilbourne High School
1,623 students
- Worthingway Mi 640
Worthingway Middle School
640 students
- Mccord Middle 636
Mccord Middle School
636 students
- Worthington Es 555
Worthington Estates Elementary School
555 students
- This school 528
Perry Middle School
528 students
What this shows Perry Middle School reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perry Middle School compares
Perry Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 26% in Ohio - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$15,189
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 528 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
African American 11.9%
Two or More 11.2%
Asian 4.5%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Perry Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Worthington City reports $15,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Perry Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Worthington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Worthington Kilbourne High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Worthingway Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccord Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Worthington Estates Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perry Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,623
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Worthington
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~528 students)
Frequently asked questions about Perry Middle School
How many students attend Perry Middle School?
Perry Middle School has 528 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Worthington, OH. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry Middle School is 14.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% 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 Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Perry Middle School is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in Worthington, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perry Middle School?
Perry Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Worthington?
By Resource Investment Index, Perry Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Worthington, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Worthington on the city page.
What other schools are in Worthington City?
Besides Perry Middle School, Worthington City also operates Thomas Worthington High School (1,712 students), Worthington Kilbourne High School (1,623 students), and Worthingway Middle School (640 students). See the Worthington City district page for the complete list.