- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Perryton, TX
Perryton J H
Federal NCES profile for Perryton J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483465003890
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perryton J H earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Perryton · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Perryton J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perryton J H ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Perryton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Perryton J H held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 33.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 483465003890 · Perryton, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 12.7:1 · 45.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Perryton H S (549 students)
Perryton J H held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 33.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Perryton J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Perryton H S
Perryton H S
549 students
- This school
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 J H reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perryton J H compares
Perryton J H held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▼ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Texas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.6%
White 26.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Perryton J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perryton H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James L Wright El | Similar size | 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 | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perryton J H'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 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 (~395 students)
Frequently asked questions about Perryton J H
How many students attend Perryton J H?
Perryton J H has 395 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Perryton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perryton J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Perryton J H is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% 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 J H?
45.0% of students at Perryton J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perryton J H?
The largest demographic group at Perryton J H is Hispanic or Latino at 71.6% of enrollment, in Perryton, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perryton J H?
Perryton J H has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 J H rank among public schools in Perryton?
By Resource Investment Index, Perryton J H ranks #3 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 J H, Perryton Isd also operates Perryton H S (549 students), James L Wright El (385 students), and Edwin F Williams Int (293 students). See the Perryton Isd district page for the complete list.