- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Perryton, TX
Perryton H S
Federal NCES profile for Perryton H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483465003889
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perryton H S earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Perryton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Perryton H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perryton H S ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Perryton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Perryton H S shrank from 620 students in 2022-23 to 588 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 43.9 → 43.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 483465003889 · Perryton, TX High · MID · TRAD
549 enr · 12.8:1 · 46.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Perryton J H (395 students)
Perryton H S shrank from 620 students in 2022-23 to 588 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE held 43.9 → 43.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Perryton H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Perryton H S
549 students
- Perryton J H
Perryton J H
395 students
- James L Wright
James L Wright El
385 students
- Edwin F Willia
Edwin F Williams Int
293 students
- Perryton Kinde 167
Perryton Kinder
167 students
- Ludi Pena Mart 13
Ludi Pena Martin Accelerated Education Center
13 students
What this shows Perryton H S reports 549 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perryton H S compares
Perryton H S is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▼ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 549 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
549
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in Texas - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$11,356
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.9%
White 19.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.8, Perryton H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Perryton Isd reports $11,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Perryton H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perryton J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James L Wright El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edwin F Williams Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perryton Kinder | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ludi Pena Martin Accelerated Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perryton H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 3.3:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
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 (~549 students)
Frequently asked questions about Perryton H S
How many students attend Perryton H S?
Perryton H S has 549 students enrolled. It is a high school in Perryton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 620 (2022-23) → 588 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perryton H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Perryton H S is 12.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Perryton H S?
46.6% of students at Perryton H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perryton H S?
The largest demographic group at Perryton H S is Hispanic or Latino at 78.9% of enrollment, in Perryton, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perryton H S?
Perryton H S has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Perryton H S rank among public schools in Perryton?
By Resource Investment Index, Perryton H S ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Perryton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Perryton on the city page.
What other schools are in Perryton Isd?
Besides Perryton H S, Perryton Isd also operates Perryton J H (395 students), James L Wright El (385 students), and Edwin F Williams Int (293 students). See the Perryton Isd district page for the complete list.