- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Perryville, MD
Perryville High
Federal NCES profile for Perryville High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240024000577
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perryville High earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Perryville · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Perryville High has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perryville High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Perryville, MD.
School address
District: Cecil County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240024000577 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Perryville High held near 876 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.3 → 54.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 240024000577 · Perryville, MD High · MID · TRAD
858 enr · 15.9:1 · 42.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Rising Sun High (1,074 students)
Perryville High held near 876 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.3 → 54.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Perryville High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rising Sun Hig
Rising Sun High
1,074 students
- North East Hig
North East High
1,057 students
- Elkton High
Elkton High
1,050 students
- This school
Perryville High
858 students
- North East Mid
North East Middle
758 students
- North East Ele
North East Elementary
615 students
What this shows Perryville High reports 858 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perryville High compares
Perryville High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▼ 14% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 858 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
858
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in Maryland - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.6%
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
$16,748
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.2%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Perryville High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
District finance for Cecil County Public Schools reports $16,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Perryville High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North East High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elkton High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North East Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North East Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perryville High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- 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 (~858 students)
Frequently asked questions about Perryville High
How many students attend Perryville High?
Perryville High has 858 students enrolled. It is a high school in Perryville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 858 (2022-23) → 876 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perryville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Perryville High is 15.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Perryville High?
42.3% of students at Perryville High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perryville High?
The largest demographic group at Perryville High is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Perryville, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perryville High?
Perryville High has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Perryville High rank among public schools in Perryville?
By Resource Investment Index, Perryville High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Perryville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cecil County Public Schools?
Besides Perryville High, Cecil County Public Schools also operates Rising Sun High (1,074 students), North East High (1,057 students), and Elkton High (1,050 students). See the Cecil County Public Schools district page for the complete list.