School overview
At a glance
Reported students
178
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
15.88
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Mississippi middle enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 176 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
175.5
Perry Central Middle School: 178 reported students.
State peer staffing position
16th percentile
11.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Perry Central Middle School
Perry Central Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in NEW AUGUSTA. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Perry County School District. NCES reports 178 students for 2024–25.
Among 176 middle schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 377 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.2:1, below the Mississippi median of 13.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (61.2%) and Black (23%). Students served under IDEA represent 9.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Perry Central Middle School
- 1How do the reported 11.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.88 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- Not reported
- Students with disabilities
- 9.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82%
- Lunch program
- No
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.2%
- Hispanic1.1%
- Black23%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial14.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Perry County School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
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173 reported students
South Perry Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
234 reported students
Perry Central High School
High · Grades 09–12
262 reported students
PERRY COUNTY ALTERNATIVE CENTER
Other · Grades 02–12
0 reported students
PERRY CO VOC COMPLEX
High · Grades 08–12
0 reported students