Perry County Schools & Education
Perry County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
82/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
93.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,558
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,336
School Score
82/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#17
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Perry County
Measured School Summary
Perry County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 82/100 and a graduation rate of 93.9%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Perry County spends $9,558 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 14% above the Pennsylvania average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Perry County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
15 public schools and 5 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
82/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #17 of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data.
Completion
93.9%
3.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,558
$778 below the state average
School coverage
15
5 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Perry County has 15 public schools across 5 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Perry County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Higher-signal county
Perry County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#17
of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data. The county score is 10 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
West Perry SD
Elementary to high school visible
2,155 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Susquenita SD
Elementary to high school visible
1,766 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Newport SD
Elementary to high school visible
977 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Greenwood SD
Elementary to high school visible
752 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
West Perry SD is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Perry County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Perry County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Perry County, Pennsylvania
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Small-Scale Education Across Perry County
Perry County maintains 15 public schools, comprising six elementary, four middle, and five high schools. These institutions serve 5,682 total students and are organized into five local school districts. This lean infrastructure supports a focused educational environment for the county's growing population.
Spotlight on West Perry and Newport Districts
West Perry School District is the county's largest, managing five schools and 2,155 students. Other significant contributors include the Newport and Greenwood districts, which oversee nearly 1,700 students combined. Like its neighbors, Perry County relies entirely on traditional public schools with no charter schools in operation.
A Predominantly Rural Academic Setting
Ten of the county's 15 schools are located in rural locales, reflecting the area's open landscapes and small-town feel. Schools maintain an average size of 379 students, though Susquenita Elementary is a notable exception with 694 students. This smaller average size fosters a more personal learning environment than many urban centers.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Perry County
Reported Enrollment
5,682
15 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Perry County
West Perry SD
Susquenita SD
Newport SD
Greenwood SD
Loysville Youth Dev Ctr
15 Public Schools in Perry County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susquenita El Sch | Record | Susquenita SD | Duncannon, 17020Suburb: Large | KG–4 | Primary | 694 |
| West Perry SHS | Record | West Perry SD | Elliottsburg, 17024Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 686 |
| Susquenita MS | Record | Susquenita SD | Duncannon, 17020Suburb: Large | 5–8 | Middle | 569 |
| Susquenita HS | Record | Susquenita SD | Duncannon, 17020Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 503 |
| West Perry MS | Record | West Perry SD | Elliottsburg, 17024Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 496 |
| Newport El Sch | Record | Newport SD | Newport, 17074Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 454 |
| New Bloomfield El Sch | Record | West Perry SD | New Bloomfield, 17068Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 379 |
| Carroll El Sch | Record | West Perry SD | Shermans Dale, 17090Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 331 |
| Greenwood El Sch | Record | Greenwood SD | Millerstown, 17062Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 329 |
| Newport HS | Record | Newport SD | Newport, 17074Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 291 |
| Blain El Sch | Record | West Perry SD | Blain, 17006Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 263 |
| Greenwood HS | Record | Greenwood SD | Millerstown, 17062Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 233 |
| Newport MS | Record | Newport SD | Newport, 17074Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 232 |
| Greenwood MS | Record | Greenwood SD | Millerstown, 17062Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 190 |
| Loysville Youth Dev Ctr | Record | Loysville Youth Dev Ctr | Loysville, 17047Rural: Distant | 5–12 | Alternative | 32 |
New Bloomfield El Sch
West Perry SD
New Bloomfield, 17068 / Rural: Distant
Loysville Youth Dev Ctr
Loysville Youth Dev Ctr
Loysville, 17047 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,558
State avg $10,336
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Schools in Perry County, Pennsylvania — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Perry County, Pennsylvania?
Perry County maintains 15 public schools, comprising six elementary, four middle, and five high schools. These institutions serve 5,682 total students and are organized into five local school districts. This lean infrastructure supports a focused educational environment for the county's growing population.
What are the major school districts in Perry County, Pennsylvania?
West Perry School District is the county's largest, managing five schools and 2,155 students. Other significant contributors include the Newport and Greenwood districts, which oversee nearly 1,700 students combined. Like its neighbors, Perry County relies entirely on traditional public schools with no charter schools in operation.
What is the school experience like in Perry County?
Ten of the county's 15 schools are located in rural locales, reflecting the area's open landscapes and small-town feel. Schools maintain an average size of 379 students, though Susquenita Elementary is a notable exception with 694 students. This smaller average size fosters a more personal learning environment than many urban centers.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.