| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richton School District | Richton | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 597 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Perry County Schools | Beaumont | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 933 | 6 | — | 3 |
How Perry County compares
Together they enroll 1,530 students across 8 schools. The largest is Perry County Schools with 933 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, above the Mississippi average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Perry County, Mississippi
Perry County has 2 public school districts covering 4 zip codes. The top-rated district in Perry County is Richton School District (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Mississippi. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Perry County, MS?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Perry County, MS. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Perry County, MS?
Of the districts serving Perry County, Richton School District has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 63rd percentile among Mississippi school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Mississippi reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Mississippi and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Mississippi only, never across state lines.