Perry County Schools & Education
Perry County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
68/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,997
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,215
School Score
68/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 47/100
State Score Position
#2
of 95 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Perry County
Measured School Summary
Perry County performs at an average level with a school score of 68/100 and a solid graduation rate of 97.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,997 per pupil, Perry County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 44% above the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 13% higher 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
5 public schools and 1 district 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
68/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #2 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
3.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,997
$782 above the state average
School coverage
5
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Perry County has 5 public schools across 1 district, 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.
Small-system county
Perry County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#2
of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is 21 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.
Perry County
Elementary to high school visible
1,069 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Perry County 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?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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, Tennessee
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 in Perry County
Perry County operates a focused network of five public schools serving just 1,069 students. The infrastructure includes two elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and one virtual learning option. This small student body is managed by a single, unified district.
A Small District with Big Results
The Perry County school district oversees all 1,069 students with a focus on traditional and virtual pathways. There are zero charter schools in the county, meaning resources are concentrated within the five local public institutions. This allows for a high degree of oversight and a personal touch in every classroom.
Intimate Rural Learning Environments
Every school in Perry County is classified as rural, reflecting the quiet, natural character of the region. With an average school size of only 214 students, Perry County offers some of the most intimate classroom settings in Tennessee. Schools range from Linden Elementary with 303 students down to the virtual school with just 33.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Perry County
Reported Enrollment
1,069
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Perry County
Perry County
5 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 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linden Elementary | Record | Perry County | Linden, 37096Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 303 |
| Perry County High School | Record | Perry County | Linden, 37096Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 294 |
| Lobelville Elementary | Record | Perry County | Lobelville, 37097Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 239 |
| Linden Middle School | Record | Perry County | Linden, 37096Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 200 |
| Perry County Virtual School | Record | Perry County | Linden, 37096Rural: Remote | 4–12 | Other | 33 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,997
State avg $6,215
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Schools in Perry County, Tennessee — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Perry County, Tennessee?
Perry County operates a focused network of five public schools serving just 1,069 students. The infrastructure includes two elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and one virtual learning option. This small student body is managed by a single, unified district.
What are the major school districts in Perry County, Tennessee?
The Perry County school district oversees all 1,069 students with a focus on traditional and virtual pathways. There are zero charter schools in the county, meaning resources are concentrated within the five local public institutions. This allows for a high degree of oversight and a personal touch in every classroom.
What is the school experience like in Perry County?
Every school in Perry County is classified as rural, reflecting the quiet, natural character of the region. With an average school size of only 214 students, Perry County offers some of the most intimate classroom settings in Tennessee. Schools range from Linden Elementary with 303 students down to the virtual school with just 33.
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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.